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Covina Partition Lawyer

Partition Actions in Covina

Covina is a city located in Los Angeles County, California. It is located about 22 miles east of downtown Los Angeles and is part of the San Gabriel Valley. The city is known for its small-town charm and friendly atmosphere. Covina is home to a variety of attractions, including the Covina Valley Historical Museum, the Covina Center for the Performing Arts, and the Covina Bowl. The city also has a variety of parks, including Covina Park, which features a lake, picnic areas, and a playground. Covina is a great place to live, work, and play.

According to Zillow, the median home value in Covina, California is $541,400 as of 2021. As of the 2020 United States Census, the population of Covina, California is 49,717.

Experienced Real Estate Partition Action Attorneys Serving Covina

Talkov Law’s attorneys serving Los Angeles County are exceptionally experienced in the area of California partition actions. California partition actions provide a legal mechanism for co-owners of real property to divide the property among themselves. The partition statutes allow a co-owner to file a lawsuit in court to have the property divided, either physically or by awarding each co-owner a certain percentage of the property’s value. The court will then order the property to be divided according to the co-owners’ wishes. The partition statutes also provide that if the court finds that a physical division of the property is not possible, it may order the property to be sold and the proceeds divided among the co-owners.

Our team of partition attorneys can assist co-owners with frequently asked questions about partitions, such as:

  • How long will it take to get the property partitioned and sold? Most commonly, 3 to 6 months is all that it takes for the defendant to agree to a sale or buyout the plaintiff’s interest in the property for a fair value. Some cases may take 6 to 12 months.
  • How will the court in a California partition action determine how much each co-owner will receive from the sales proceeds? Generally, each co-owner will receive their fractional interest in the proceeds of sale based on their ownership interests. However, this amount can be enhanced or diminished by partition offsets whereby one co-owner paid more than their fractional interest for property expenses.
  • When is a partition action right for my dispute? Generally, parties who can reach their own resolution of a co-ownership dispute are not reading websites about partition law. If you are reading this article, chances are that your co-ownership dispute has reached a level where legal options are being considered. Filing a partition action will bring about a certain result to the co-ownership dispute, rather than letting it linger for years on end. However, if the parties are very close to a settlement, it may be wise to consider a resolution.
  • What are the grounds for a partition action in California? A co-owner is “entitled to partition as a matter of absolute right,” meaning “he need not assign any reason for his demand; that it is sufficient if he demands a severance; and that when grounds for a sale are duly established it may be demanded as of right. To grant it is not a mere matter of grace.” De Roulet v. Mitchel (1945) 70 Cal.App.2d 120, 123-124.
  • Are there methods to resolve a partition situation without a court-ordered sale? The vast majority of partitions are solved without a court-ordered sale. Many times, the defendant will buy out the plaintiff’s interest. Other times, the parties will agree to a voluntary sale on the open market. However, the filing of the partition action is generally what forces the defendant to see the wisdom of settlement. Under California’s Partition of Real Property Act, a defendant can buy out the interest of the plaintiff at an appraised value, meaning that a court-ordered sale is only likely occur where the defendant simply can’t afford to buy the property but still won’t agree to sell.

Speak to Our Covina Partition Attorneys Today

Call our Los Angeles County Partition Attorneys today to end your co-ownership dispute. You don’t pay until the house is sold!

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    Patrick v. Alacer Corp. – Partition Action Case Study

    In the legal case of Patrick v. Alacer Corp., 201 Cal.App.4th 1326 (2011), the issue of partition was at the center of the dispute. The plaintiff, Patrick, owned a one-half interest in a parcel of real property with the defendant, Alacer Corp. Patrick sought to partition the property, while Alacer Corp. argued that partition was not appropriate because the property was held in joint tenancy. The court found that partition was appropriate because the joint tenancy had been severed by the death of one of the joint tenants, and that the property should be divided into two separate parcels. The court also found that the partition should be done in a manner that would not cause undue hardship to either party.

    Contact our Team of Experienced Partition Lawyers Serving the City of Covina in the County of Los Angeles, California.

    Our partition litigation attorneys will work diligently to obtain a favorable outcome on your behalf, whether by negotiation or litigation. Call the experienced real estate partition attorneys at Talkov Law at (626) 777-3300 or contact us online for a free consultation about your co-ownership issues.

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