Procedures in Partition

Code of Civil Procedure 874.314 CCP – Method of service; notice by publication (Partition of Real Property Act)

California Code of Civil Procedure 874.314 is the California partition statute that explains partition alternatives under the California Partition of Real Property Act. The statute provides that: (a) This act does not limit or affect the method by which service of a complaint in a partition action may be made. (b) If the plaintiff in … Read More

Property Sold in a Partition Action in California

Partition Sale of Property in California FAQs

How is the sale of a California property conducted in a partition action? Throughout the process of a partition action in California, the end goal is almost always to force the sale of jointly owned property. With the court ordering the sale, it can be confusing how it goes about doing this. How exactly is … Read More

California Code of Civil Procedure 873.920

Code of Civil Procedure 873.920 CCP – Agreement; Contents (Partition by Appraisal)

California Code of Civil Procedure 873.920 is the California partition statute that specifies what is required for the manner of partition known as a partition by appraisal. The statute provides that: The agreement shall be in writing filed with the clerk of court and shall include: (a) A description of the property. (b) The names … Read More

California Code of Civil Procedure 874.318

Code of Civil Procedure 874.318 CCP – Partition Alternatives (Partition of Real Property Act)

California Code of Civil Procedure 874.318 is the California partition statute that explains partition alternatives under the California Partition of Real Property Act. The statute provides that: (a) If all the interests of all cotenants that requested partition by sale are not purchased by other cotenants pursuant to Section 874.317, or if after conclusion of the … Read More

Code of Civil Procedure 874.316 Determiniation of fair market value, notice Uniform Partition of Heirs Property Act

Code of Civil Procedure 874.316 CCP – Determination of fair market value; notice (Partition of Real Property Act)

California Code of Civil Procedure 874.316 is the California partition statute that sets forth the manner in which the fair market value of the property. In conjunction with a co-owner buyout of interests under Code of Civil Procedure 874.317, these statutes form the essence of the Partition of Real Property Act. Talkov Law has developed … Read More

Code of Civil Procedure 874.320 Court Ordered Open-Market Sale; Sealed Bids; Auction

Code of Civil Procedure 874.320 CCP – Court ordered open-market sale; sealed bids; auction (Partition of Real Property Act)

California Code of Civil Procedure 874.320 the California partition statute that explains the details of how a court will sell a property under the California Partition of Real Property Act. The statute states the following: (a) If the court orders a sale of property, the sale shall be an open-market sale unless the court finds that a … Read More

Code of Civil Procedure 874.321.5 CCP - Apportionment of the costs of partition - Uniform Partition of Heirs Property Act

Code of Civil Procedure 874.321.5 CCP – Apportionment of the Costs of Partition (Partition of Real Property Act)

California Code of Civil Procedure 874.321.5 is the California partition statute that describes how the court will distribute the costs of partition among parties that oppose the partition under the California Partition of Real Property Act. The statute states the following: In an action for partition of property, the court may apportion the costs of partition, including an appraisal … Read More

Code of Civil Procedure 874.311 CCP - Short title; application of act (Partition of Real Property Act)

Code of Civil Procedure 874.311 CCP – Short title; application of act (Partition of Real Property Act)

California Code of Civil Procedure 874.311 is the California partition statute that lays the foundation for the Partition of Real Property Act. The statute states the following: (a) This act shall be known, and may be cited, as the Partition of Real Property Act.(b) This act applies to real property held in tenancy in common … Read More

Partition of Real Property Act – California – The Ultimate Guide

What is the Partition of Real Property Act in California? The Partition of Real Property Act is a new bill that went into effect on January 1, 2023, which replaces the Uniform Partition of Heirs Property Act. The law gives parties to a partition an opportunity to buy the property at an appraised value as … Read More

Code of Civil Procedure 874.315 Referees Uniform Partition of Heirs Property Act

Code of Civil Procedure 874.315 CCP – Referees (Partition of Real Property Act)

California Code of Civil Procedure 874.315 is the California partition statute that sets forth the role of the referee in the Partition of Real Property Act. The statute states the following: If the court appoints referees pursuant to Section 873.010, each referee, in addition to any other requirements and disqualifications applicable to referees, shall be disinterested … Read More

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