Co-owning real property can be a great wealth building strategy until co-owners disagree about selling, refinancing, or keeping the property. When one owner wants to sell and the other refuses, California law offers a path to resolve these disputes through a partition action or a structured buyout.
In 2023, California enacted the Partition of Real Property Act (PRPA), a major reform that reshaped how some partition cases work. These changes dramatically affect litigation strategy, timelines, and outcomes for co-owners throughout the state.
This guide explains what the PRPA does, who it covers, how the buyout process works, and what steps you should take before filing or defending a partition action.
What Changed? Expanded Buyout Rights for Most Tenants-in-Common
Before 2023, California’s statutory buyout rights mainly protected heirs who inherited …
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