{"id":3488,"date":"2026-10-25T06:13:15","date_gmt":"2026-10-25T06:13:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/commercial-property-disputes-florida\/how-to-partition-a-co-owned-property\/"},"modified":"2026-11-08T19:53:07","modified_gmt":"2026-11-08T19:53:07","slug":"how-to-partition-a-co-owned-property","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/commercial-property-disputes-florida\/how-to-partition-a-co-owned-property\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Partition a Co-Owned Property in Florida"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Co-Owned Property Disputes? Know Your Partition Options in Florida<\/h1>
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By Eduardo A. Maura \u00b7 Published October 25, 2026<\/p>\n\n

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What a Partition Action Is Under Florida Law<\/h2>\n

A partition action is a court case that asks a judge to end joint ownership of a property by dividing it or ordering it sold. Co-owners use it when they share a property and can’t agree on what to do with it.<\/p>\n

When two or more people hold title together, Florida’s default is a tenancy in common. Under Fla. Stat. \u00a7 689.15<\/a>, the right of survivorship does not prevail in Florida. Except for estates by the entirety, a deed to two or more people creates a tenancy in common unless the deed expressly provides for survivorship.<\/p>\n

Location matters too. Under Fla. Stat. \u00a7 47.011<\/a>, actions must be brought in the county where the defendant resides, where the cause of action accrued, or where the property in litigation is located, but this section does not apply to actions against nonresidents. For property in Hillsborough County, the county where the property is located is one of those options.<\/p>\n

For a broader view, read our guide to commercial property disputes in Florida<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n

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If a co-owner has stopped agreeing with you about a property you share, you don't have to sort it out alone. Call (305) 570-2208 or request a case evaluation to talk it through. Talk it through with our team — we can walk you through how a situation like yours is usually handled and what your options are.<\/p>

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Why Co-Owners File a Partition Suit<\/h2>\n

Co-owners usually file when they can’t agree on what the property should do next. The trigger is often a long stalemate, not a single event.<\/p>\n

Common triggers include:<\/p>\n