Imagine owning a piece of property with someone—whether it’s a family home, a duplex, or even a commercial lot—but disagreements arise, and neither of you can agree on what to do with it. What happens next? In California, the legal solution is often a partition action, a powerful tool that allows co-owners to divide or sell their shared property through the court. Whether it’s a single-family home, multi-unit dwelling, or vacant land, partition actions can resolve ownership disputes by breaking the deadlock between co-owners. And here’s the kicker: under California law, any co-owner has the absolute right to file for partition, even without the consent of the others. In essence, it’s the legal remedy that steps in when negotiation fails, offering a way out for those stuck in …
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