
Partition Actions in Downey
Downey is a city located in southeastern Los Angeles County, California, United States, 13 miles (21 km) southeast of downtown Los Angeles. It is considered part of the Gateway Cities region of southeastern Los Angeles County. Downey is the birthplace of the Apollo space program and is the home of the oldest still operational McDonald’s restaurant in the world. It is also the home of the oldest still operational McDonald’s restaurant in the world, opened in 1953. The city is home to many historic sites, including the Columbia Memorial Space Center, the Downey Civic Light Opera, and the Downey Museum of Art. The city is also home to many parks, including Furman Park, Downey Landing, and Rio San Gabriel Park.
According to Zillow, the median home value in Downey, California is $541,400 as of 2021. As of 2020, the population of the California city of Downey is 113,717.
Experienced Real Estate Partition Action Attorneys Serving Downey
Talkov Law’s attorneys serving Los Angeles County are exceptionally experienced in the area of California partition actions. California partition actions allows for the partition of real property owned by two or more persons. This statute provides a legal mechanism for the division of real property when the owners cannot agree on how to divide the property. The partition statutes allow for the court to order the sale of the property and the division of the proceeds among the owners. The partition statutes also allows for the court to order the physical division of the property if it is feasible. The partition statutes also provide for the court to order the partition of the property by allotment, which is when the court assigns each owner a specific portion of the property.
Our team of partition attorneys can assist co-owners with frequently asked questions about partitions, such as:
- Can a partition action be filed for both real property and personal property in California? Yes, all co-owned real and personal property can be partitioned under California law. Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 872.020.
- Can we negotiate a settlement instead of going through a partition action? We find that the best solution is to file the partition action, then negotiate a settlement. Defendants often reach a more reasonable settlement when they are being advised by a partition attorney who will explain that the plaintiff is very likely to obtain the sale of the property.
- What are my partition rights for inherited property? Co-owners of inherited property generally have the absolute right to force the sale of the property through a partition action.
- Can a minority owner force the sale of a property? There is no requirement for a majority vote for partition. Rather, an co-owner of any interest in property can force the sale.
- Can I still file a partition if my co-owner has filed for bankruptcy? Yes, the partition action can generally be filed in the bankruptcy court or the bankruptcy court can apply state partition law to allow offsets when the co-owned property is sold by the bankruptcy trustee.
Speak to Our Downey 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!
Call us at (562) 600-3300 or contact us below to schedule a free, 15-minute consultation

Gates v. Salmon – Partition Action Case Study
In the legal case of Gates v. Salmon, 35 Cal. 576 (1868), the issue of partition was at the center of the dispute. The case involved two parties, Gates and Salmon, who had jointly purchased a piece of land. The two parties had agreed to divide the land into two equal parts, but Salmon had failed to do so. Gates then filed a lawsuit against Salmon, seeking a court order to compel Salmon to divide the land into two equal parts. The court ultimately ruled in favor of Gates, ordering Salmon to divide the land into two equal parts. The court also ordered Salmon to pay Gates for any damages caused by his failure to divide the land. This case serves as an example of how partition issues can arise in real estate transactions and how the court can intervene to resolve such disputes.
Contact our Team of Experienced Partition Lawyers Serving the City of Downey 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 (562) 600-3300 or contact us online for a free consultation about your co-ownership issues.
Talkov Law Los Angeles Office
10880 Wilshire Blvd Ste 1101
Los Angeles, CA 90024
Phone: (310) 496-3300

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