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<section article="grp" article_name="Real Property" number="8-309" title_number="8" title_name="Landlord and Tenant" subtitle_number="3" subtitle_name="Distress for Rent">
  <level label="a">
    <text>In making levy under an action of distress, no forcible entry may be made into leased premises occupied and used as a dwelling without a court order. If the levying officer cannot gain entry, the plaintiff may file a verified petition with the court for an order directing forcible entry into the leased premises.</text>
  </level>
  <level label="b">
    <text>Forcible entry may be made for the purpose of levy into any property or building other than those specified in subsection (a) of this section.</text>
  </level>
  <level label="c">
    <text>Levy under an action of distress may be made at any hour of the day or night.</text>
  </level>
</section>
