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Code of Civil Procedure (CCP) Section 872.130–Partition Law Injunctions

California Code of Civil Procedure section 872.130 expands the court’s authority in an effort to make the court system more efficient when ordering a property to be partitioned. The section allows the court to issue temporary restraining orders and injunctions without the hurdles of contempt or general provisions to make…

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How Does the Process of a Partition Sale differ from a Foreclosure Sale?

Partitions sales and foreclosure sales are two different ways that a property can be sold. The main difference between the two is the purpose behind the two sales. For partition sales, the purpose is to divide the property and for the owners to get the proceeds in proportion to their…

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Rules of Practice in Partition Actions (CCP § 872.030.) 

The California Code of Civil Procedure plays a pivotal role in shaping the legal landscape of civil actions. The California Partition Law starts at section 872.010 and ends at section 874.323. Among the partition provisions, section 872.030 highlights the importance of consistency in the application of laws in partition actions.…

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Can a Co-Owner Take Out a Mortgage Without Your Consent?

Yes. California law allows a co-owner to take out a mortgage without the other co-owners consent or knowledge.  Co-owning property with other parties can be quite a responsibility that can be difficult to manage. One particularly stressful aspect of managing property is managing the debt that comes with financing the…

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How Does the Process of a Partition Sale Differ From a Divorce Sale?

Partitions sales and divorce sales are two different ways that a property can be sold.  One difference between the two is that in a partition sale, the court usually decides the proportion of ownership and how the proceeds are distributed among the owners, while in a divorce sale, the court…

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How Does a Partition Sale Differ From the Process of a Trustee Sale? 

Partitions sales and trustee sales are two different ways that a property can be sold. A main difference between the two is that a partition sale is ordered and overseen by the court, while a trustee sale is overseen by a third party in relation to foreclosure proceedings. While the…

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What is the Legal Effect of a Lis Pendens (Civ. Code section 1214)?

Lawsuits that affect interests in real property, such as partition actions, often require courts to adjudicate competing claims regarding who should have title to or possession of real property. In general, courts adjudicating such disputes follow the principle of “first in time, first in right.” Under this principle, “a conveyance…

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Can One Owner Force a Sale of a House? 

Generally, a co-owner of real property may commence an action in a partition. Owners of an estate of inheritance, a life estate, or an estate for years who hold such interest concurrently or in successive estates may seek to partition the property. (CCP § 872.201(a)(2).) Those with concurrent interest in…

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What are the steps to partition trust property?

Partitions are lawsuits that split up the property between multiple co-owners so that each can take their equity out of the home. The prototypical partition is that between unmarried partners or business partners. Both own equal shares, but only one wants to end the relationship and take their money out.…

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#SCANDOVAL: Vanderpump Rules’ Star Tom Sandoval Refusing to Leave Home the Couple Shared… What Now? 

Following the explosive split between the two stars in the hit reality show, “Vanderpump Rules,” many are left wondering what will become of the couple’s $2.2 million dollar home. Prior to their split, Ariana Madix and Tom Sandoval bought a farmhouse-style home in 2019 and took their time to renovate…

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