Property Ownership
Under Oregon law, a 'partition action' is used when:
AA property owner wants to split a single parcel into two separate tax lots
BCo-owners of property cannot agree on its use or disposition — the court can order physical division or sale of the property✓ Correct
CA property line dispute exists between neighbors
DA landowner wants to create a condominium from an existing building
Explanation
A partition action is a court proceeding allowing co-owners (joint tenants or tenants in common) who cannot agree on the property's use or sale to have the property divided (partition in kind) or sold with proceeds divided. Courts prefer partition in kind (physical division) but may order a forced sale (partition by sale) if physical division is impractical. Oregon partition statutes are in ORS Chapter 105. Any co-owner can bring a partition action.
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