Report of Sale by Referee Archives

Hoarders in Co-Owned Properties – Partition Actions in California

When co-owners of real estate disagree on what to do with a property, a partition action is often the best legal solution to force a sale. However, disputes become even more complicated when one of the co-owners is a hoarder. A property filled with excessive clutter, debris, or hazardous conditions can significantly reduce market value, … Read More

Can I Make Improvements to a Property in a Partition?

Can You Make Property Improvements During a Partition?

While you may want to make improvements to a co-owned property, you may want to consider the timing in relation to when you file a partition. This article will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of allocating funds for property improvements depending on where you are in filing a partition action. Should You Make Improvements Before … Read More

Can We Use a Realtor as the Partition Referee?

While the simple answer is “yes,” the reality of a Realtor serving as a partition referee for a partition action is nuanced and warrants a deeper understanding of the pros and cons of using a Realtor for this function. In turn, this requires an understanding of the responsibilities that partition referees execute. A Realtor, with … Read More

Code of Civil Procedure § 873.280 (CCP) – Proceedings of Referee; Report; Notice; Contents (Partition In Kind)

California Code of Civil Procedure 873.280 is the California partition statute that explains the content of the partition referee‘s report in a partition action in California. The statute provides that: (a) The referee shall file with the court a report of the referee’s proceedings and give written notice of filing to each party who has … Read More

California Code of Civil Procedure 873.710 Report of Sale by Referee, Contents in Partition Actions

Code of Civil Procedure 873.710 CCP – Report of Sale by Referee; Contents (Partition Actions)

California Code of Civil Procedure 873.710 is the California partition statute that lays out what information should be included in a referee’s report. The statute states that a referee’s report written by a partition referee should have: (a) Upon making a sale of property, the referee shall report the sale to the court. (b) The … Read More