The length of a partition action can vary depending on the complexity of the case and whether the co-owners are able to reach an agreement. In general as with any litigation, the process can take several months to a year or more.
In New York, a partition action can take between 1.5 to 2 years to get to trial. The period depends on various factors, such as the complexity of the case, the number of parties, and the court's case load. Most partition actions, however, are settled and do not go through trial.
To initiate a partition action, the petitioner must file a complaint with the appropriate court that describes the property involved. The complaint must also include the ownership shares and interests of all co-owners as well as any other property co-owned by the parties. NY Real Prop Actions L § 905.
Partition actions in New York refer to legal proceedings undertaken to divide jointly owned real property among its co-owners. When multiple individuals share ownership of a property and cannot agree on its use, management, or sale, a partition action can be initiated to resolve the issue.
The California Law Civil Procedure Code section 872.210 states anyone who wants to dissolve ownership that is jointly owned with another person has a legal right to sell his/her interest if desired. Eligibility for Partitions are: Inheritance that is usually family members who inherit real and personal property.
If you co-own property such as a home, building or vacant land with someone in New York and have come to find this co-ownership situation unbearable, undesirable or unaffordable you can under New York State's RPAPL Article 9 Partition law bring a partition action and force your co-owner to either sell the property or ...
To initiate a partition action, the petitioner must file a complaint with the appropriate court that describes the property involved. The complaint must also include the ownership shares and interests of all co-owners as well as any other property co-owned by the parties. NY Real Prop Actions L § 905.
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.