Many co-owners agree that their property should be sold, but end up deadlocked of whose Realtor should be the listing agent. A simple solution is to allow co-listing whereby two listings agents place the property on the market, thereby allowing each co-owner to have an agent they trust handling the sale of the property. This … Read More
As California’s first, most popular, and fastest partition law firm, we are often asked how long a partition will take. Talkov Law generally completes partitions in an average of just 7 months to obtain a settlement or judgment of partition, which is followed by a sale or refinance- all without a trial. Other firms lacking … Read More
Partition actions aren’t just about forcing a sale—they’re your chance to get reimbursed for every dollar you put into the property. When a partition action is filed to sell co-owned property, co-owners are entitled to reimbursement for any amounts they overpaid for the property’s expenses or improvements during their co-ownership period. However, determining which reimbursement … Read More
When co-owners of real estate can no longer agree on how to manage, use, or sell a property, a partition action becomes the legal solution to resolve the dispute. One of the most common outcomes of a partition action is a partition by sale, where the property is sold, and the proceeds are divided among … Read More
Each co-owner of real property in California is legally required to disclose any known material defects or issues that could affect the value or desirability of the property. This obligation to disclose is not only a legal requirement but also a matter of ethical responsibility to ensure transparency and fairness in real estate transactions. Similarly, … Read More
Partition actions often result in the sale of co-owned property, leaving the court to determine how the proceeds should be distributed among the co-owners. For co-owners interested in reinvesting their share of the proceeds into like-kind property via a 1031 exchange, complications arise when the court or referee holds the funds beyond the sale’s closing … 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
When a partition action calls for the sale of real property, picking a Realtor is a pivotal step. Co-owners can have an important role in selecting the Realtor, but they do not necessarily have the final authority on who will serve as the property’s Realtor. This article will explore the complexities and strategies surrounding the … Read More
Yes, California Code of Civil Procedure 874.317 is the California partition statute that sets forth the manner in which a co-owner of property can buy out the interests of the other co-owners who requested a sale in a partition action. The purchase price for the buy out under the Partition of Real Property Act is based on … Read More
Separating from a partner is a difficult position but it is even more complex when an unmarried couple separates after purchasing a property together. Unfortunately, this scenario is common enough that nearly half of all partition cases involve unmarried couples. Depending on whether the goal of a co-owner is to force the sale of the … Read More
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Los Angeles Partition Attorneys
10880 Wilshire Blvd Ste 1101
Los Angeles, CA 90024
Phone: (310) 496-3300
Orange County Partition Attorneys
4000 MacArthur Blvd Ste 655
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Phone: (949) 888-8800
San Jose Partition Attorneys
99 S. Almaden Blvd Suite 600
San Jose, CA 95113
Phone: (408) 777-6800
San Diego Partition Attorneys
11622 El Camino Real Ste 100
San Diego, CA 92130
Phone: (858) 800-3300
San Francisco Partition Attorneys
50 California St, Ste 1500
San Francisco, CA 94111
Phone: (415) 966-3300
Riverside Partition Attorneys
3610 Central Ave, Ste 400
Riverside, CA 92506
Phone: (951) 888-3300
Sacramento Partition Attorneys
500 Capitol Mall, Suite 2350
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (916) 668-3300
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