Partition Action Attorneys in San Francisco
Los Angeles, the largest city in California and second-largest in the U.S., is located on the Southern California coast. Known for its Mediterranean climate and vibrant entertainment industry, the city also boasts iconic landmarks like the Hollywood Sign and Griffith Observatory.
As a major center for business, finance, and education, Los Angeles thrives culturally, yet its housing market faces significant challenges amidst rising property values and limited supply.
Rising property values, a limited housing supply, and ever-growing demand have created a complex real estate environment. These factors make property ownership disputes increasingly common, underscoring the importance of legal strategies like partition actions to ensure fair resolutions for co-owners navigating Los Angeles’ competitive and evolving housing market.According to Zillow’s Home Value Index, as of mid-2024, the average home price in Los Angeles is around $956,844, reflecting a 4.7% year-over-year increase.
Talkov Law’s attorneys serving San Francisco County are exceptionally experienced in California partition actions and have conducted over 370 successful partitions for our satisfied clients. California partition actions allows for the division of real property among co-owners. This statute provides a legal mechanism for co-owners to divide their real property into separate interests. The partition statutes allow for the court to order a partition of the property, either by physically dividing the property or by selling the property and dividing the proceeds among the co-owners. The partition statutes also provide for the court to award damages to any co-owner who has been wrongfully excluded from the property. The partition statutes also allows for the court to award attorney’s fees and costs to the prevailing party.
Get a FREE Case Consultation TodayOur team of partition attorneys can assist co-owners with frequently asked questions about partitions, such as:
- What are the different types of partition in California? Almost all partition actions are partition by sale, though partition in-kind allows the property to be divided, while a partition by appraisal allows the purchase by one-co-owner at an appraised value.
- What is the timeline for a California partition action? Most partition actions are resolved in 3 to 6 months by way of settlement. Other cases can take 6 to 12 months to obtain an interlocutory judgment of partition, which generally appoints a referee to sell the property.
- 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.
- 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 to force the sale of jointly owned property? A partition action is the only statutory method to ensure the end of the co-ownership dispute.
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Baldwin v. Foster – Partition Action Case Study
In the legal case of Baldwin v. Foster, 157 Cal. 643 (1910), the issue was whether a partition of a parcel of land was valid. The plaintiff, Baldwin, owned a parcel of land with his brother, Foster. The two brothers agreed to divide the land into two parts, with Baldwin taking the northern portion and Foster taking the southern portion. However, Foster then sold his portion of the land to a third party without Baldwin’s consent. Baldwin then sued Foster, arguing that the partition was invalid and that Foster had no right to sell his portion of the land without Baldwin’s consent. The court ultimately ruled in favor of Baldwin, finding that the partition was invalid and that Foster had no right to sell his portion of the land without Baldwin’s consent.
Frequently Asked Questions About Partitions in Los Angeles
How Long Does a Partition Action Take?
Most Los Angeles partition actions are complete in 3 to 6 months because most cases settle in either a buyout or agreed sale. However, some cases can drag on for 6 to 12 months depending on the complexity of the case.
Contact our Team of Experienced Partition Lawyers Serving the City of San Francisco, County of San Francisco, California
Our San Francisco partition litigation attorneys will work diligently to obtain a favorable outcome on your behalf, whether by negotiation or litigation. Talkov law unlocks access to justice for co-owners by funding your case. For qualified cases, you pay no fees until we successfully partition your property by obtaining a sale on the market or to your co-owner! For a free consultation with California’s first and largest team of partition attorneys at Talkov Law, call (415) 966-3300 or contact us online today.
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