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.
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.
A partition action in the State of Washington is a type of real estate lawsuit filed in the Superior Court of the county where the disputed property is located where two or more co-owners of real estate cannot agree as to whether to sell the property or not.
While joint tenancy offers simplicity and the advantage of avoiding probate, tenants in common provide greater flexibility in ownership and inheritance planning. Each form of ownership serves different needs, so it's essential to carefully evaluate your circumstances before deciding.