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Can a Partition Injunction Prevent a Foreclosure

Can a Partition Prevent a Foreclosure?

The threat of foreclosure poses a significant challenge for homeowners facing financial hardship and particular difficulty when a co-owner may be engaged in an active partition action. Amidst this uncertainty, injunctions emerge as a potential safeguard, offering homeowners a legal avenue to protect their property rights. A request for an injunction amidst a partition action … Read More

My Co-owner Filed a Partition Action Against Me – What Now?

Facing a partition action from a co-owner can be stressful and confusing. It usually means there’s a disagreement on how to handle or sell a property you both own. Partition actions spring from a myriad of situations, reflecting the diverse and complex relationships property co-owners can have. Whether it’s a disagreement among heirs, a dispute … Read More

Title Insurance in a Partition Action

Title Insurance in a Partition Action

Whether your property is subject to a partition action or you are transferring ownership through a public sale, a clear and marketable title is essential for a smooth transfer of ownership. Real estate litigation often arises from disputes over property titles, highlighting the importance of a comprehensive title insurance policy. Property buyers and lenders alike … Read More

Who is Responsible for Injuries on Jointly Owned Property

Who is Responsible for Injuries on Jointly Owned Property?

Understanding the responsibilities of co-owners can help you protect yourself in cases where negligent ownership causes injuries to your real property. The general legal principle is that co-owners are liable for injuries on jointly owned property regardless of whether the injury is a result of willful actions or lack of ordinary care when managing the … Read More

Will a Judgment Lien Attach if there are Prior Interests

Will a Judgment Lien Attach if a Property is Transferred?

Transferring ownership of a property is a common occurrence in the world of real estate, whether it be through a sale, gift, or inheritance. When a property is transferred from one owner to another, it is essential to publicly record the change in ownership through a legally binding document known as a deed. This deed … Read More

Can a Co-Owner Buy the Property in the Partition Action

Can a Co-Owner Buy the Property in the Partition Action?

Yes. While co-owners have the opportunity to purchase each other’s shares, navigating this path can introduce potential disputes and requires adherence to specific state laws and court procedures aimed at co-owners seeking to acquire interests. Exploring the feasibility of a co-owner purchasing property in a partition action merges legal intricacies and strategic considerations within the … Read More

Unclear Ownership Interests on Deeds with Multiple Co-Owners

Unclear Ownership Interests on Deeds with Multiple Co-Owners

Many deeds convey an interest to three or more co-owners with no indication of the fractional ownership interest of each co-owner. These deeds raise the question of the relative co-ownership, creating complications when legal issues such as partition actions arise. There are several key factors to look at when a deed is unclear that help … Read More

What is the Difference Between Joint Tenancy and Tenancy in Common?

Knowing the different types of co-ownership is key to understanding property co-ownership. In California, unmarried co-owners frequently hold title in one of two main forms: tenancy in common or joint tenancy. The difference between these two can greatly affect how property is inherited, managed, and divided in the case of a partition action. Tenancy in … Read More

The Impact of an Unrecorded Deed in California Partition Actions

The Impact of an Unrecorded Deed in California Partition Actions

An unrecorded deed in real estate law introduces uncertainty and potential complications. Recording deeds, such as grant deeds and quitclaim deeds, is a crucial step in establishing and protecting property rights. A properly recorded deed serves as constructive notice of ownership. However, an unrecorded deed, one not officially documented in the public records, can have … Read More

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