What to Do If a Majority Owner Refuses a Partition Action
A majority owner cannot stop a partition. Even a minority co-owner in California has the right to force a sale through a partition action.
Does a Recession Impact a Partition?
A recession does not affect your right to partition, but it can affect when you should file. Home values, interest rates, and mortgage obligations all shape the best timing.
Selling Inherited Property: Do All Heirs Have to Agree?
No. Many heirs assume everyone must agree before inherited property can be sold, but in California one heir can force a sale through a partition action.
Forcing the Sale after the Death of a Co-Owner Without Probate
You don’t have to wait for probate. A California partition action can proceed by joining the deceased co-owner’s representative, successor, or estate, so the property can still be sold.
Hoarders in Co-Owned Properties – Partition Actions in California
A co-owner who hoards can fill a property with clutter or hazards that cut its value. A California partition action can force a sale and address the cleanup.
What Happens If Your Co-Owner Dies During a Partition Action?
When a co-owner dies mid-case, your next steps depend on whether they had an attorney, how they held title, and where the case stands. Here is what to do, including when the co-owner was a trustee.
How Wildfires Can Affect Partition Actions in Los Angeles
Wildfires often leave co-owners disagreeing about whether to rebuild or sell and how to split insurance money. A partition action can resolve these disputes.
I Paid the Down Payment and Mortgage. Does My Ex Get Half?
No. Having both names on the deed does not mean your ex automatically gets half. In a California partition action, the co-owner who paid more is generally repaid first, with one major exception.
Joint Tenancy with a Parent: What Happens When the Parent Decides to Sever the Joint Tenancy?
Parents and children often hold title as joint tenants so the property passes automatically to the survivor. But a joint tenancy can be severed, which can upend what the child expected.
Selling Inherited Co-Owned Property to Move Out of California
Many heirs of co-owned California homes want to sell and move somewhere their money goes further. When a co-owner won’t agree, a partition action can force the sale.
