
Partition Actions in San Gabriel
San Gabriel is a city located in Los Angeles County, California. It is situated at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains and is part of the Greater Los Angeles Area. The city is known for its historic downtown area, which features a variety of restaurants, shops, and other attractions. San Gabriel is also home to several parks, including the San Gabriel Mission, which was founded in 1771 and is the fourth oldest mission in California. The city is also home to a number of educational institutions, including the University of La Verne and the University of Southern California.
According to Zillow, the median home value in San Gabriel, California is $717,400 as of 2021. As of the 2020 United States Census, the population of the San Gabriel area of California was 44,719.
Experienced Real Estate Partition Action Attorneys Serving San Gabriel
Talkov Law’s attorneys serving Los Angeles County are exceptionally experienced in the area of California partition actions. A California partition action is a law that allows co-owners of real property to divide the property among themselves. The partition statutes provide a legal mechanism for co-owners to divide the property without having to go through the court system. The partition statutes allow co-owners to divide the property either by agreement or by court order. If the co-owners cannot agree on how to divide the property, then the court will divide the property in a way that is fair and equitable to all parties. The partition statutes also provide that any partition of the property must be in accordance with the laws of the state of California. The legal effect of the partition statutes is that it provides a legal mechanism for co-owners to divide their property without having to go through the court system.
Our team of partition attorneys can assist co-owners with frequently asked questions about partitions, such as:
- What type of relief can be granted by the court in a partition action? A partition action generally involves the sale or division of the property, along with an accounting of offsets.
- Who can file a partition action in California? Generally, any co-owner of real property can file a partition action.
- In a partition action, can I be reimbursed for paying more than my fair share of the down payment? Yes, partition actions allow for offsets whereby one co-owner claims excess payments for mortgage, taxes, insurance, improvements, repairs and other property expenses
- 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.
- 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.
Speak to Our San Gabriel 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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Reed v. Allison – Partition Action Case Study
In the legal case of Reed v. Allison, 9 P.C.L.J. 446 (1882), the issue of partition was at the center of the dispute. The case involved a dispute between two siblings, Reed and Allison, over the partition of their father’s estate. The court found that the siblings had agreed to divide the estate equally, but that Reed had failed to comply with the agreement. The court held that Reed was liable for the costs of partition, and ordered him to pay the costs of the partition. The court also held that Reed was liable for any damages caused by his failure to comply with the agreement. The court also held that the partition should be done in accordance with the agreement, and that any disputes should be resolved by the court.

Contact our Team of Experienced Partition Lawyers Serving the City of San Gabriel 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.
Talkov Law Los Angeles Office
10880 Wilshire Blvd Ste 1101
Los Angeles, CA 90024
Phone: (310) 496-3300

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