If the defendant in an action of replevin notifies the officer taking possession of the property, in writing, of his intention to make either of the motions specified by section 16-3708, the officer shall retain possession of the property until the motion is disposed of, if the motion is filed and notice given, as provided by section 16-3708, to the plaintiff or his attorney, within two days thereafter.
D.C. Code § 16-3709