Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Florida

Re: Partition Action in FL

A partition action seeks a forced sale of a property owned by more than 1 entity. It requires a court order.

Re: Partition Action in FL

You need to file a lawsuit.

Re: Partition Action in FL

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An action for partition is a lawsuit filed in the circuit court in the county in which the property in question is located. When land is owned by more than one person, disagreements often arise about the disposition of that real property. When a disagreement cannot be resolved amicably, the courts have authority to partition or divide the land.

The partition statutes govern actions for partition of real property and, in many cases, actions for the partition of personal property. Many types of real property cannot be divided reasonably. In that case, the court will order a judicial or forced sale.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.