Property Ownership
What is a 'partition action' in South Carolina real estate?
AA court action to divide a property between co-owners✓ Correct
BA zoning application to divide a parcel
CAn HOA action to divide common areas
DA lender's action to partition mortgage payments
Explanation
A partition action is a court proceeding brought by one or more co-owners (tenants in common or joint tenants) to divide the property among the owners or to force a sale with proceeds divided proportionately.
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