A default partition judgment allows the court to order the sale of the property without the absent co-owner’s involvement. When a co-owner files a partition action and the other party refuses to respond, the case moves forward. Co-owners have an absolute right to partition under California law. Whether the other party engages or not, the … Read More
Yes. In California, you can file a partition action to force the sale of jointly owned investment property, even if the other co-owner does not agree. When co-owners of an investment property disagree on whether to sell, refinance, or manage the property, the situation can quickly become frustrating and financially draining. Fortunately, California law provides … Read More
Los Angeles’ controversial “mansion tax,” officially known as Measure ULA, has created substantial confusion for co-owners, buyers of a fractional interest, investors, and parties involved in partition actions. One recurring question is whether the tax applies when only a fractional interest in real property is transferred rather than the entire property. The answer is: generally, … Read More
A partition of real property in California is a legal process that allows co-owners to force the sale when they cannot agree. Disagreements over whether to sell, how to use the property, or how to split expenses can quickly turn into serious conflicts. When co-owners reach a deadlock, a partition action is the ultimate legal … Read More
A co-owner who abandons a property in California does not lose their ownership rights, but their absence often creates financial strain that can be resolved through a partition action. When one co-owner stops contributing, the remaining co-owner is often left covering the mortgage and upkeep alone. This situation is common among unmarried couples, family members, … Read More
Owning a house with someone is hard enough when you can talk, negotiate, and sign paperwork together. But when the co-owner is incarcerated, normal solutions often grind to a halt—refinancing stalls, sale decisions get vetoed, and even basic issues like repairs and improvements or rental management turn into disputes. In California, incarceration does not erase … Read More
Partition actions in California are most effective when filed before home values begin to fall. If you’re involved in the co-ownership of real property and notice signs of a declining market—rising interest rates, increased inventory, or more price cuts—now may be the time to act. Filing early can mean the difference between preserving your equity … Read More
Delaying a partition action isn’t just waiting—it’s risking your rights and your wallet. While some co-owners promptly file a partition action when the relationship has clearly ended, others hang on for hope that something will make the problem go away. However, delaying a partition action can turn a simple real estate dispute into a legal … Read More
When the majority owner refuses a partition action, you don’t have to stay trapped—California law is on your side. When co-owners of real estate don’t see eye to eye, disputes are inevitable—especially when one party wants to sell, but the majority owner(s) disagrees. Fortunately, California law provides a clear legal path forward for minority owners … Read More
With the federal government shutting down from time to time, many property owners are asking whether this will affect partition actions in California. Partition is the legal process that allows a co-owner to force the sale or division of real estate, so it’s understandable to worry about possible court delays. The good news is that … Read More
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