Tehachapi Partition Lawyer

Partition Actions in Tehachapi

Tehachapi is a city located in the Tehachapi Mountains in Kern County, California. It is approximately 40 miles (64 km) east-southeast of Bakersfield, at an elevation of 3,970 feet (1,210 m). The population was 14,414 at the 2010 census, up from 10,957 at the 2000 census. Tehachapi is a popular destination for outdoor recreation, including camping, hiking, mountain biking, and rock climbing. The city is also known for its wind farms, which are visible from many parts of the city. The Tehachapi Loop, a popular train route, is located nearby. The city is served by the Tehachapi Unified School District.

According to Zillow, the median home value in Tehachapi, California is $323,400 as of 2021. As of July 1, 2019, the population of the Tehachapi area of California was estimated to be 14,919.

Experienced Real Estate Partition Action Attorneys Serving Tehachapi

Talkov Law’s attorneys serving Kern 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 sale. The court will then order the division of the property in a way that is fair and equitable to all parties. The partition statutes also provide that any proceeds from the sale of the property must be divided among the co-owners in proportion to their respective interests in the property.

Our team of partition attorneys can assist co-owners with frequently asked questions about partitions, such as:

• 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.
• What are the costs associated with a partition action? The costs of a partition action generally involve the attorney’s fees, and court costs, but can involve referee fees and broker’s fees if the property is sold.
• 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 do I file a partition action? Partition actions must be filed in the county where some or all of the co-owned real property is located by way of a partition complaint. While filing the complaint is relatively easy, reaching the end of the partition as quickly and efficiently as possible requires the skill of an experienced partition attorney.
• Can you lose interest in a jointly owned home by moving out? Generally, co-owners maintain their ownership interests regardless of whether they live at the property. However, in rare cases, leaving the property for many years without paying taxes or other expenses may allow the co-owners in possession to argue that they have adversely possessed the property. Generally, these co-ownership disputes do not get easier with time, so it is important to act promptly.