Property Ownership
In Texas, a 'partition action' may be used when co-owners of a property:
AWant to add an additional owner to the deed
BCannot agree on the use or sale of the property and seek court-ordered division or sale✓ Correct
CWant to refinance the property
DNeed to add a lien on the property
Explanation
A partition action is a lawsuit that allows co-owners (tenants in common or joint tenants) who cannot agree to seek a court-ordered division (partition in kind) or sale (partition by sale) of the property. Texas courts will divide the proceeds among the co-owners based on their ownership interests.
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