When one co-owner starts acting like the house belongs only to them, a partition action gives the other co-owner the right to force the sale of jointly owned property. One co-owner living in a property does not give them the legal right to control it. In California, co-owners generally have equal rights to possess jointly … Read More
If your ex-boyfriend is on the deed to your California property, you generally cannot simply remove his name without his agreement. If he refuses to sign over his ownership interest, a partition action may allow you to legally end the co-ownership through a court-supervised sale or buyout. Ex-boyfriend property disputes are especially difficult when a … Read More
A partition action is often the only way to resolve whether a co-owner living in jointly owned property owes rent, because occupancy alone does not automatically create a rent obligation. Many co-owners assume that if one person lives in the property, they automatically owe rent to the other co-owners. California law is more complicated than … Read More
No. Changing the locks on a property you co-own without your co-owner’s permission is most likely an ouster under California law that exposes you to damages, and is the wrong long term solution to resolve a co-ownership dispute. A partition action is the proper legal route to end the co-ownership, recover what you are owed, … Read More
A co-owner can technically rent a jointly owned property on an Airbnb or another short-term rental platform without the other co-owner’s permission. However, in a partition action, the court can force the renting co-owner to account for the income, pay for any exclusive use, and ultimately end the co-ownership. California treats co-owners as having an … Read More
When one co-owner wants to live in a property and the other does not, a partition action is the ultimate legal solution to resolve disputes over possession, expenses, and fairness. In California, uncooperative co-owners generally have equal rights to occupy the entire property, but that doesn’t mean one can live there without consequences. Equal Right … Read More
When siblings inherit a house together, the property is often more than a set of walls and a roof. It is the last place everyone remembers Mom cooking holidays, the hallway where Dad used to stand telling stories, and the backyard where the older brother taught the younger brother how to throw a ball. But … Read More
One of the most common reasons a co-owner refuses to cooperate with a sale is simple: they are already getting what they want. If your co-owner is living in the property, they may have little incentive to sell or buy you out. In fact, they may actively delay, obstruct, or ignore your requests in hopes … Read More
Inheriting a home can feel like a blessing, but it often turns into a nightmare when one family member refuses to cooperate. A common problem occurs when a sibling or relative moves into the inherited home, refuses to sell, and doesn’t contribute to property expenses. Meanwhile, the other heirs are left paying taxes, insurance, and … Read More
Fractional ownership in real estate can be both an opportunity and a challenge. Whether you inherited a 50% interest in a property or co-own it with a former romantic partner, disputes or differing goals among co-owners often make it difficult to decide the best path forward. While the ideal solution to unlock the full value … Read More
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