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Partition Action in California: Resolving Co-Owner Property Disputes
Sep 23, 2025
Co-owning property can be challenging. Especially when you and the other owner can’t agree on whether to sell, rent, or renovate. Fortunately, California law offers a solution: the partition action.
Hi, I’m Edrin Shamtob, partner at SNS Law Group. For over 11 years, I’ve helped clients resolve difficult real estate disputes, particularly when co-owners are at a standstill.
A partition action allows a co-owner to petition the court to force the sale or division of the property, even if the other owner refuses. This legal tool is often the quickest way to break a deadlock and move forward.
If you’re ready to end the stalemate and move on with your share of the property, contact SNS Law Group today. Our experienced real estate attorneys can guide you through every step of the partition process and protect your interests.
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Are you stuck in a situation where you own real estate with someone but you can’t agree on what to do with the property? Whether it’s an ex-partner, a sibling, or an investor, you have a legal solution at your fingertips, and that’s called the partition action.
Hi, I’m Edrin Shamtob. I’m a California real estate attorney and a partner at SNS Law Group. I’ve been practicing law for 11 years, and I help my clients resolve real estate disputes, especially when co-owners can’t get on the same page.
What Is a Partition Action?
A partition action is a legal process where a co-owner of real estate can ask the court to force the sale of the property. This is particularly the case when the other owner won’t agree to act voluntarily. If you own real property in California as a tenant in common or as a joint tenant, you have an absolute legal right to file a partition action even if the other owner objects.
What Are Common Situations for a Partition Action?
In my practice, I see this come up in situations like siblings who inherited a property together, couples who broke up but still co-own a home, or even business partners who invested in a rental property and now disagree on what to do. In all of these cases, if one party wants out, the other party can’t force them to stay in. A partition actually may be the only way to break that deadlock legally.
Filing a Partition Action to Settle a Dispute
Sometimes just filing the case is enough to bring the other party to the table and settle, and you may be able to resolve the dispute without the need to go to trial. If you’re tired of fighting with a co-owner or just want to cash out your share, you don’t need to wait.
Contact Us About Partition Actions
Partition actions are a powerful legal tool, and my firm can help guide you through the process. Contact us at SNS Law Group for a consultation and take the first step towards untangling your ownership dispute.
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