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Resolve Property Co-Ownership Disputes with Confidence
When co-owners disagree about the management, use, or sale of jointly owned property, a partition action can provide a legal path toward resolution. Our attorneys help protect your ownership interests and pursue a fair and equitable resolution.
Overview
Partition Action Attorneys Serving Los Angeles
Jointly owned property can become complicated when co-owners disagree about occupancy, property expenses, rental income, management, or whether the property should be sold.
A partition action allows a court to address these disputes and, when appropriate, order the sale of the property and oversee the distribution of proceeds. Our attorneys provide strategic guidance throughout the process to protect your property rights and financial interests.
The Process
Resolving Disputes Between Property Owners
Determine Ownership
Review how the property is titled and identify each co-owner's legal interest before determining the appropriate legal strategy for addressing disagreements involving ownership, management, property use, or potential sale.
Document Contributions
Gather records of mortgage payments, property taxes, utilities, repairs, maintenance expenses, and other financial contributions that may affect the parties' respective interests and reimbursement claims.
Account for Income
Review rental income and other financial benefits received from the property to help establish the parties' respective financial interests and identify amounts that may need to be considered.
File for Partition
Pursue the appropriate legal process to address a co-ownership dispute and seek a court-supervised resolution when the parties cannot agree on the property's ownership or disposition.
Resolve Related Claims
Address ownership disputes, reimbursement claims, title issues, financial contributions, liens, encumbrances, and other related matters that may affect the outcome of the partition action.
Divide or Sell
Work toward an appropriate resolution that may involve a negotiated outcome or court-supervised sale, followed by division of proceeds according to the parties' respective interests.
BEFORE FILING
Key Considerations in a Partition Action
How Title Is Held
Whether the property is held as joint tenancy, tenancy in common, or another form of ownership can affect your legal rights.
Financial Contributions
Mortgage payments, taxes, utilities, repairs, and other expenses may be relevant when determining each party's financial interest.
Rental Income
Income received from the property can become an important part of the financial accounting between co-owners.
Related Claims
Ownership, title, reimbursement, and other claims may need to be addressed during the partition litigation.
PARTITION LITIGATION
What the Court May Consider
A partition action involves more than simply determining whether property should be sold. The financial relationship between co-owners and the property’s ownership history can also be important.
Ownership Interest
The court must determine the parties’ respective ownership interests and legal rights in the property.
Property Expenses
Records of mortgage payments, property taxes, utilities, repairs, and other expenses may affect the financial accounting between co-owners.
Rental Income
Rent collected from the property may need to be accounted for when determining the parties’ respective interests.
Title Disputes
Questions regarding ownership or the validity of title may need to be resolved before the property can be properly divided or sold.
Legal Fees & Claims
Depending on the circumstances, a party who initiates a partition action may have potential rights concerning recovery of certain legal fees or other claims.
LEGAL GUIDANCE
How a Partition Attorney Can Help
Ownership Analysis
Review title and ownership records to help determine your legal interest in the property.
Financial Accounting
Help identify and document property expenses, contributions, rental income, and other financial issues between co-owners.
Litigation Strategy
Develop a legal strategy for pursuing or defending a partition action and related property claims.
Protect Your Interests
Advocate for your ownership and financial interests throughout negotiations, litigation, and resolution.
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