Partition Actions in Perris
Perris is a city located in Riverside County, California. It is situated in the Inland Empire region of Southern California, and is located approximately 74 miles southeast of Los Angeles. The city is known for its agricultural industry, as well as its proximity to the Lake Perris State Recreation Area. The city is also home to the Orange Empire Railway Museum, which is the largest operating railway museum in the United States. Perris is a great place to visit for its outdoor activities, such as hiking, biking, and camping, as well as its many cultural attractions.
According to Zillow, the median home value in Perris, California is $323,400 as of 2021. As of 2020, the population of the California area of Perris is 79,926.
Experienced Real Estate Partition Action Attorneys Serving Perris
Talkov Law’s attorneys serving Riverside 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:
- What are the steps involved in a partition action in California? The first step is to file a partition complaint in California, which is followed by a request for the court to enter an interlocutory judgment of partition, thereby appointing a partition referee under the partition statutes.
- Can I be forced into selling a jointly owned house? Under California’s Partition of Real Property Act, a co-owner will have a right to buyout the property. However, absent a buy out at the appraised price, a plaintiff will likely be able to force the sale of a jointly owned house.
- 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.
- What is the average cost of a partition action? The usual cost for a partition action is about $8,000 to $12,000, depending on the complexity. Some cases settle quickly after the defendant receives the partition complaint, while others can drag on longer if there are more complex issues or delay tactics by the defendant.
- Who can file a partition action in California? Generally, any co-owner of real property can file a partition action.
Speak to Our Perris Partition Attorneys Today
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Jameson v. Hayward – Partition Action Case Study
In the legal case of Jameson v. Hayward, 106 Cal. 682 (1895), the issue was whether a partition of real property could be made without the consent of all the owners. The plaintiff, Jameson, owned a one-third interest in a piece of real property with two other owners, Hayward and another individual. Jameson sought to partition the property, but Hayward refused to consent. The court held that a partition could be made without the consent of all the owners, as long as the partition was fair and equitable. The court also held that the partition should be made in such a way that the interests of all the owners were protected.
Contact our Team of Experienced Partition Lawyers Serving the City of Perris in the County of Riverside, 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 (951) 888-3300 or contact us online for a free consultation about your co-ownership issues.
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