Experienced Partition Action Lawyers in Inglewood
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 awarding each co-owner a certain percentage of the property’s value. The court will then order the property to be divided according to the co-owners’ wishes. The partition statutes also provide that if the court finds that a physical division of the property is not possible, it may order the property to be sold and the proceeds divided among the co-owners. The valuable real estate in Inglewood often creates disagreements between co-owners that can only be solved by a Los Angeles partition attorney skilled in the judicial procedures in Los Angeles County.
- Can a partition action be stopped? Generally, a partition action cannot be stopped, but a defendant may be able to buy time to seek a resolution. Eventually, however, the plaintiff can generally force the sale of the property based on the absolute right to partition.
- What types of properties can be subject to a partition action in California? All co-owned real or personal property can be partitioned under California law. Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 872.020.
- What are the grounds for a partition action in California? A co-owner is “entitled to partition as a matter of absolute right,” meaning “he need not assign any reason for his demand; that it is sufficient if he demands a severance; and that when grounds for a sale are duly established it may be demanded as of right. To grant it is not a mere matter of grace.” De Roulet v. Mitchel (1945) 70 Cal.App.2d 120, 123-124.
- Can I be forced into selling a jointly owned house? Under California’s Partition of Real Property Act, a co-owner will have a right to buyout the property. However, absent a buy out at the appraised price, a plaintiff will likely be able to force the sale of a jointly owned house.
- Can a partition action be stopped or dismissed in California? The truth is that there are very few affirmative defenses in a partition action, and those defenses are rarely applied by courts in California.
Partition Actions in Inglewood
Partition actions are common in the City of Inglewood.
Inglewood, California was founded in 1888 by a group of settlers from the Midwest. The city was originally named Centinela, which means “sentinel” in Spanish, and was later changed to Inglewood in 1930. The city was incorporated in 1908 and grew rapidly in the 1920s and 1930s due to its proximity to Los Angeles. During this time, Inglewood became a popular destination for African Americans migrating from the South. The city was also home to the first African American owned radio station in the United States, KGFJ. In the 1950s, Inglewood experienced a period of rapid growth and development, with the construction of the Hollywood Park Racetrack and the Forum, a large indoor arena. The city also became home to the Los Angeles Rams in 1946, and the Los Angeles Lakers in 1960. In the 1970s, Inglewood experienced a period of decline due to the loss of manufacturing jobs and the rise of gang violence. In the 1990s, Inglewood began to experience a period of revitalization, with the construction of the Hollywood Park Casino and the opening of the Great Western Forum. The city also became home to the Los Angeles Clippers in 1984 and the Los Angeles Sparks in 1997. Today, Inglewood is a vibrant and diverse city with a strong sense of community.
Inglewood includes the zip codes of 90301, 90302, 90303, 90304, 90305, 90306, 90307, 90308, 90309, 90310, 90311, 90312.
Partition Actions Under California Law
Gerontopoulos v. Gerontopoulos
In the legal case of Gerontopoulos v. Gerontopoulos, 20 Cal.App.2d 261 (1937), the issue of partition was at the center of the dispute. The case involved a dispute between two brothers over the partition of a piece of real property that had been inherited from their father. The brothers had agreed to divide the property into two equal parts, but the agreement was never formalized. The court found that the brothers had an implied agreement to partition the property, and that the agreement was binding. The court also found that the brother who had possession of the property had a duty to partition the property in accordance with the agreement. The court ordered the brother to partition the property in accordance with the agreement, and to pay the other brother his share of the proceeds from the sale of the property.
Contact our Team of Experienced Partition Lawyers Serving the City of Inglewood, California
Contact Experienced Partition Attorney Scott Talkov
(310) 496-3300
Experienced California Partition Attorney Serving Inglewood
When faced with a disagreement with your co-owner regarding the sale of your property in Inglewood, our partition attorneys in Los Angeles County are here to safeguard your rights and expedite the resolution process through court intervention. With extensive expertise in resolving co-ownership disputes in Inglewood, California, we can assist you in unlocking the value of your property. To schedule a complimentary 15-minute consultation with one of our dedicated partition attorneys at Partition Los Angeles, simply reach out to us via phone at (310) 496-3300 or complete an online contact form.
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