Partition of Real Property Act Archives

Co-Listing as a Solution to Sell Co-Owned Property Disputes

Many co-owners agree that their property should be sold, but end up deadlocked of whose Realtor should be the listing agent. A simple solution is to allow co-listing whereby two listings agents place the property on the market, thereby allowing each co-owner to have an agent they trust handling the sale of the property. This … Read More

Is Waiver a Defense Under the Partition of Real Property Act?

The enactment of the Partition of Real Property Act has introduced an interesting legal question regarding whether a waiver of partition may be implied when tenants in common are subject to the Act. This issue is particularly relevant given that partition rights are generally considered absolute unless expressly waived by an enforceable agreement. The Partition … Read More

The Importance of Valuation under the Partition of Real Property Act – California Code of Civil Procedure Section 874.320

Partition actions are often complex, involving multiple co-owners with competing interests in the division or sale of a property. While many parties understand the importance of a fair valuation in cases involving buyouts under California Code of Civil Procedure Section 874.317, the significance of valuation extends beyond buyout scenarios. Even when no buyout is sought, … Read More

Why a Holdout in a Partition Case Often Gets a Better Deal

Why the Holdout in a Partition Case Sometimes Gets a Better Deal

When co-owners of property find themselves at odds over whether to sell, a common scenario unfolds: one party wants to cash out, while the other digs in their heels and refuses to sell. While this type of stalemate might seem like a no-win situation, the reality is that the holdout often ends up with the … Read More

Allocation of Costs of Partition Under the Partition of Real Property Act

Partition actions involve dividing co-owned property, which can be a complex and costly legal process. The Partition of Real Property Act in California guides how these costs should be allocated among the co-owners, focusing on fairness and the specific circumstances of each case. This article explores the principles behind the allocation of partition costs and … Read More

My Co-owner Asked for Partition by Sale. Can I Buy Out my Co-owner?

Yes, California Code of Civil Procedure 874.317 is the California partition statute that sets forth the manner in which a co-owner of property can buy out the interests of the other co-owners who requested a sale in a partition action. The purchase price for the buy out under the Partition of Real Property Act is based on … Read More

What does the appraiser value under the Partition of Real Property Act

Appraisals of Fair Market Value under the Partition of Real Property Act – Code of Civil Procedure 874.316(d)

While the public may believe there is only one way to appraise a property, many co-owners end up in a debate with the court over the parameters of a proper valuation under the Partition of Real Property Act. “Fair Market Value of the Property” is to be Determined under the Partition of Real Property Act … Read More

How Does the Partition Referee Get Paid?

The compensation of the partition referee is paid at the end of the case, which is generally when the co-owners are being paid. In California, partition referees effectuate the court’s judgment that the property should be partitioned, which usually involves a sale of the property. The Partition Referee Gets Paid at the End of the … Read More

What is Tenancy in Common?

California recognizes different forms of property co-ownership, the most common and default of which is tenants in common. California Civil Code 682 recognizes “ownership of property by several persons” in these forms: (a) Of joint interest. (b) Of partnership interests. (c) Of interests in common. (d) Of community interest of spouses. This article specifically focuses on tenants in common as the … Read More

What is a Partition Lawyer? What Do They Do?

A partition attorney plays a pivotal role in navigating the intricacies of ending real property co-ownership relationships, offering legal representation and strategic advice to secure a fair and equitable outcome for their clients. If discussions about managing the jointly owned property are not being taken seriously by your co-owner, retaining a partition attorney equips you … Read More