What type of writ is issued by a JP court directing the seizure of a commercial tenant's property for failure to pay rent?

The correct answer is a distress warrant, which is a legal writ issued by a justice of the peace (JP) court specifically for the purpose of allowing a landlord to seize a commercial tenant's property as a remedy for the tenant’s failure to pay rent. This action is meant to encourage the tenant to meet their financial obligations to the landlord.

In the context of civil processes, a distress warrant is particularly designed for situations involving non-payment of rent, and it allows landlords to recover unpaid rents by taking possession of the tenant's personal property. The underlying premise is that the taken property can be sold to satisfy the debt owed.

The other options represent different legal processes. An attachment typically refers to the legal seizure of property to ensure that it is available to pay a judgment but isn't specifically aimed at addressing non-payment of rent in tenant situations. A possession order generally relates to regaining possession of leased premises but doesn't directly involve the seizure of the tenant's property for unpaid rent. Replevin refers to a legal action to recover personal property wrongfully taken or retained, which is not the same as seizing property due to unpaid rent. Hence, a distress warrant is most directly aligned with the situation described in the question, making it the appropriate choice.