Yes. Each co-owner of California real property must disclose known material defects that could affect its value, although some court-ordered sales are exempt from the statutory disclosure requirements.
A case management conference is a hearing to keep a California partition action moving. Contrary to what many co-owners expect, the judge does not rule on the merits there.
A property’s title history reveals its chain of ownership, liens, and any irregularities. Here are the deeds and records that prove ownership and why legal title matters.
Whether you inherited a share of a property or co-own with a former partner, disagreements can trap your equity. A partition action or a sale of your fractional interest can unlock it.
A holdout can sometimes negotiate a better settlement, but refusing to sell does not guarantee extra money. Learn how California partition law changes the calculation.
Writing your own co-ownership settlement agreement can seem like a cheap way to avoid litigation. Without a partition attorney, co-owners often set themselves up for serious legal and financial problems.
The evidence you gather can decide the offsets you receive and your credibility in a partition action. Here are the records co-owners should collect before filing.
Co-owners often sincerely believe they contributed more than their fair share. This common bias, called overestimation of contribution bias, fuels many co-ownership disputes.
When one co-owner’s family gives money toward the down payment, it can become a major dispute in a partition action. Here is how courts treat down payment gifts.
Co-owners can play an important role in choosing the Realtor in a partition sale, but they don’t necessarily have the final say. Here is how the choice gets made.
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