Partition Actions

Partition Actions Attorneys in Los Angeles, California

Helping Clients Resolve Property Division Issues Fairly and Equitably

When there are two or more owners of Real Property and a dispute arises regarding the property – such as the management of it, distributing rents collected, one co-owner living in the property, or if one co-owner wants to sell their interest and move on, a party may be able to file a partition lawsuit to obtain a court order authorizing the sale of the entire property and distribution of the sales proceeds.

Partition law can be complex. Even co-owners who have experience with jointly owned property should take the time to get legal counsel from a trusted real estate legal team regarding their current situation. A real estate lawyer can help by explaining your options and helping you decide how to proceed during the partition process. They can also represent you by protecting your ownership interest during the real estate partition.

Owning real estate can be highly lucrative and beneficial. However, when dealing with a forced sale or other unexpected real estate transaction, you need aggressive representation to get you the most favorable results possible. Don’t make the mistake of trying to go through with a partition action alone. Contact the helpful, friendly team at Gomez Law, APC.

At our law firm, we have helped thousands of clients with real estate disputes, making us your ideal allies as you navigate the co-ownership relationship and protect your ownership interests. What’s more, we offer a free consultation so you can minimize your attorney’s fees and get the answers you need quickly and free of charge. Call 213-772-6404 to schedule your free initial case review with our dedicated, honest team of real estate attorneys.

At Gomez Law, APC, we focus on a range of real estate disputes, including a strong emphasis on the following case types:

  • Partitions
    Assisting clients in dividing jointly-owned property fairly, whether through negotiation or legal action, to resolve co-ownership disputes.
  • Quiet Title Actions
    Helping clients establish clear ownership of property and resolve conflicting claims, ensuring your title is legally protected.
  • Real Estate Fraud
    Representing clients who have been victims of deceptive practices, including misrepresentation or forgery in real estate transactions.

Along with these cases, we handle additional real estate disputes to safeguard your rights and investments.

What Are the Steps of the Legal Process when Taking Partition Action

When you are confronted with the sale of inherited property or another dispute surrounding joint ownership, you may wonder how to navigate this procedure. Things can get even more complicated when other joint owners have varying goals and opinions. It would be best if you protect your interests from the opposing party, and you can do this by speaking with knowledgeable real property lawyers.

The first thing to do is to check out how the title is held. If the title to the property is in “Joint Tenancy” or “Tenants In Common,” then any JT or TIC co-owner has an absolute right to file a partition action. One advantage of filing the partition lawsuit – as opposed to waiting for another co-owner to file it – is that the Plaintiff normally can recover the money they spent hiring their attorneys. And if you have made more payments than the other co-owner(s) and the other co-owner has collected rent but not paid you your share, we highly recommend filing a partition lawsuit.

A judge will allow all parties that have an interest in the property to make any and all arguments related to how the proceeds of the sale of the property should be distributed. This allowance is why you need to hire an experienced Real Estate Law firm that can argue for all of the proceeds you are entitled to. Partition actions are not as simple as “50% for me and 50% for you.” Usually, one person has spent more money paying taxes, mortgage(s), and utilities than the other(s), and/or one person has collected more rent than the other(s), and has lived in the property longer. The court will take all of this into consideration once the property has been sold and the profits are divided.

In order to win the “offsets” that you deserve, then you’ll need to provide proof of your expenses, payments made, and repairs done and show any rents collected but not distributed to you or any unlawful or unfair advances taken out from the property. Those legal arguments need to be made within the partition lawsuit, as any arguments not made will not be allowed to be made in the future after the case is over. Call our law firm for help with the entire scope of legal work during your partition action.

What Are Quiet Title Actions in California?

Partition Actions are often filed along with an argument for the quiet title of the property. This action determines the legal ownership of the property, which is crucial during partition action suits. All parties involved will need to prove that they are included on the title so the action can proceed. Additionally, a quiet title suit can be helpful when resolving disputes that occur during real property transactions.

A quiet title lawsuit can resolve many types of real estate-related disputes, such as:

  • An encumbrance or lien that prevents the sale of a property to a third party
  • An ownership interest acquired by fraud or coercion
  • An illegal lien recorded on a property
  • A wrongful transfer of title to another party
  • Ownership claims of a cohabitating couple
  • Conflicting property claims of the beneficiaries of an estate
  • Taking the title back and/or taking someone off the title who was wrongfully placed onto the title

For help moving forward with a quiet title action or another issue during a real estate transaction involving jointly owned property, please consult with our legal team right away. We’ll help discover who should be on the title and prove that you have the right to make a legal claim.

When Should I Seek Legal Help from a Partition Attorney?

It can be difficult to know when it’s time to speak with a lawyer. Generally speaking, real estate matters become more complicated when individuals delay seeking representation. If you are facing a dispute with co-owners of a jointly owned property, need to win a partition action, or have any other conflict during a real estate partition, please contact a lawyer right away.

If you believe that filing a partition or quiet title lawsuit might solve your problem(s), then make sure to contact a real estate attorney with experience in such matters. At Gomez Law, APC with offices throughout Southern California, we are real estate attorneys with extensive experience in partition and quiet title actions. We fight for you to make sure that your legal rights are represented and protected.

We have real estate attorneys representing clients throughout the Los Angeles Area. Contact us online to schedule your free initial consultation.

What Other Matters Can Your Legal Team Help Me With?

With our decades of combined experience, the team at Gomez Law, APC is the group you want backing you up during a partition action or another real estate dispute. Our partition attorneys have the knowledge, skill, and dedication necessary to help lower your mortgage payments, avoid foreclosure, seek a fair resolution through negotiations, represent you in court, or seek equitable division.

Our team of real estate lawyers help with a variety of matters, including:

  • Real estate litigation
  • Partition action
  • Quiet title litigation
  • Construction law
  • Commercial real estate
  • Residential real estate
  • Property disputes
  • Foreclosure defense
  • Real estate transactions
  • Contract drafting

We’ll be there to protect your interests no matter what obstacles you’re facing. Call our caring, capable legal team for your partition case or any related matters regarding real estate tenancy and ownership.

Should You Hire Our Partition Actions Attorneys in Los Angeles, California?

We started Gomez Law, APC, as a small boutique real estate law firm. However, real property legal issues can appear in various forums. Therefore, to best assist our clients, we have developed experience in those other forums and in other areas of law that are commonly related to real estate legal issues. Thus, a team equipped with the skills and knowledge to function as defense attorneys was established.

Our attorneys strive to resolve matters in negotiations so we can save our clients from the headache and expense of a trial. However, we are ready to stand by you if your case goes before a judge. From federal court to appellate court, there is no challenge that our team is not ready and able to meet. Get guidance from start to end by one of the top real estate attorneys Los Angeles has to offer.

Contact us if you are interested in hiring a law firm that has been published, won cases on appeal and at trial, and has obtained millions in judgments and settlements for their clients. Come meet one of our real estate Los Angeles Attorneys today and experience the best kind of legal assistance proudly serving the Greater Los Angeles community. Call 213-772-6404 to schedule your complimentary case review with our legal team.