
Partition Actions in South El Monte
South El Monte is a city located in the San Gabriel Valley region of Los Angeles County, California. It is bordered by El Monte to the north, Rosemead to the east, and the cities of Pico Rivera and Montebello to the south. The city has a population of approximately 20,000 and is known for its diverse population and its small-town atmosphere. The city is home to a variety of businesses, including manufacturing, retail, and service industries. South El Monte is also home to several parks and recreational facilities, including the South El Monte Community Center, which offers a variety of activities for residents.
According to Zillow, the median home value in South El Monte, California is $521,400 as of 2021. As of the 2020 United States Census, the population of South El Monte, California was 20,116.
Experienced Real Estate Partition Action Attorneys Serving South El Monte
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:
- Can a Trust File a Partition? Yes, a trust can file a partition action as the co-owner of real property in California.
- What is recoverable in a partition action? “In a suit for partition it is a general rule that all equities and conflicting claims existing between the parties and arising out of their relation to the property to be partitioned may be adjusted.” Demetris v. Demetris (1954) 125 Cal. App. 2d 440. This means that co-owners can assert offsets or recover payments of the mortgage, taxes, insurance, repairs and improvements in excess of their fractional interests.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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Bordessa v. Lanker – Partition Action Case Study
In the legal case of Bordessa v. Lanker, 2009 WL 756975, A120733 (24-Mar-2009) , the issue of partition was at the center of the dispute. The case involved a dispute between two siblings over the ownership of a family home. The siblings had inherited the home from their parents, and the siblings had agreed to partition the home, with one sibling taking the upstairs portion and the other taking the downstairs portion. However, the siblings had not been able to agree on the terms of the partition, and the dispute had gone to court. The court had to decide whether the siblings should be allowed to partition the home, and if so, how the partition should be accomplished. The court ultimately ruled that the siblings should be allowed to partition the home, and it set out the terms of the partition.
Contact our Team of Experienced Partition Lawyers Serving the City of South El Monte 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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10880 Wilshire Blvd Ste 1101
Los Angeles, CA 90024
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