Locked in a Property Dispute? We Unlock Your Equity.
Co-ownership without cooperation is a financial trap. Whether you need to force a sale to get your money out or are defending your rights in a lawsuit, Saffold Law provides the strategic counsel to break the deadlock.
The "Absolute Right" to Partition
In Texas, no one can be forced to remain a co-owner of real estate against their will. It doesn’t matter if you are siblings who inherited a house, unmarried partners who broke up, or business investors who disagree.
Under Texas law, any co-owner has an Absolute Right to Partition. This means you can file a lawsuit to force the sale of the property and divide the proceeds, even if the other owner refuses to sell.
At Saffold Law, we represent plaintiffs and defendants in these complex actions. We move quickly to resolve the emotional stalemate and focus on the financial reality: getting you your fair share.
It’s Not Just About Selling. It’s About Reimbursement.
The biggest battle in a partition case isn’t usually if the property will be sold, but how much money each side gets.
If you paid for the mortgage, property taxes, insurance, or renovations while the other owner paid nothing, splitting the proceeds 50/50 is not fair.
We fight for Equitable Reimbursement. We meticulously document your contributions to ensure that before the money is split, you are paid back for:
- Necessary Repairs: Improvements that preserved the property’s value.
- Tax & Mortgage Payments: Carrying costs you covered alone.
- Owelty of Partition: Adjusting the final payout to account for unequal contributions.
Comprehensive Co-Ownership Services
1. Filing Partition Lawsuits (Plaintiff)
If you are trapped in a property and need to exit, we file the petition to compel a partition. We push the court to appoint a Receiver to sell the property at market value, ensuring the other owner can no longer block the sale.
2. Defense & Equity Protection (Defendant)
If you have been sued for partition, you cannot stop the lawsuit, but you can fight for your equity. We defend against false claims of “improvements” by the other side and ensure the property is not sold for less than it is worth.
3. Negotiated Buyouts
Court-ordered sales can be expensive (receiver fees, court costs). Often, the best outcome is a private buyout. We negotiate structured settlements where one owner buys out the other’s interest based on a fair appraisal, saving everyone time and money.
4. Heirship & Inherited Property
“Heirs’ Property” is a common cause of disputes. When a property is passed down to multiple generations without a will, you end up with dozens of owners. We help clear up the title, determine ownership percentages, and consolidate the property so it can be managed or sold.
The Myth of "Partition in Kind"
Many people think the court will physically divide the land (Partition in Kind). In Texas, while this is preferred for large tracts of raw land, it is almost impossible for a residential home. You cannot cut a house in half.
Therefore, most residential disputes result in a Partition by Sale. We explain the reality of this process upfront so you can make informed decisions.
How We Build Your Strategy
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1. Title & Contribution Analysis
We verify who actually owns what percentage of the deed and conduct a forensic review of the property’s expenses to calculate your reimbursement claim.
2. The Demand
We send a formal statutory notice to the other owners, offering a clear choice: Negotiate a fair buyout now, or face a court-ordered sale where they will likely lose money on fees.
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3. The Litigation
If they refuse to be reasonable, we litigate. We know the Texas Property Code inside and out and use it to force a resolution.
Stop Losing Money on a Deadlocked Property.
Every month you pay the mortgage on a property you can’t use is money lost. Contact Saffold Law to end the dispute and recover your equity.