To initiate a partition action in Pennsylvania, a co-owner must file a partition complaint at the Court of Common Pleas. The Complaint will set forth the property description, the names and addresses of the co-owners, and their interest in the property.
In short, to force the sale of jointly owned property, you must first confirm title, then attempt a voluntary sale or buyout, file and serve a partition lawsuit, get an appraisal, sell the property, and finally divide the sale proceeds fairly.
A partition action is a lawsuit in which a court determines whether a property with two or more owners is to be partitioned or sold. When two or more owners cannot agree on the disposition of the property in question, any of the owners can file a partition action in the appropriate court.
In Wisconsin, every co-owner who no longer wishes to own their interest in the real estate has a right to partition their interest in the property, no matter what ownership percentage of the property they own. Chapter 842 of the Wisconsin Statutes governs the partition of real estate in Wisconsin.
On the death of one of 2 joint tenants, the survivor becomes the sole owner; on the death of one of 3 or more joint tenants, the survivors are joint tenants of the entire interest.
Partition by Sale: Partition by sale occurs when the entire property is sold, and the proceeds of that sale are split between the owners ing to their proportional interest in the property. So, if co-owner A owns a 20% interest in the property, he or she should get 20% of the net proceeds.
In short, to force the sale of jointly owned property, you must first confirm title, then attempt a voluntary sale or buyout, file and serve a partition lawsuit, get an appraisal, sell the property, and finally divide the sale proceeds fairly.
Deed of Conveyance: Once an agreement is reached, a deed of conveyance, such as a Deed of Sale or a Deed of Donation, must be executed. This legal document will officially transfer the ownership or interest of the departing co-owner to the remaining co-owner(s) or to another designated party.
The process of subdividing an improvement in the Philippines typically requires: A Deed of Partition or Agreement: A document that stipulates how the house or building will be subdivided among the landowners. If co-owners agree to physically partition the improvement, they can state their rights in this document.