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Current Nevada Law: Subject to Verification
Partition of real property in Nevada is governed by NRS Chapter 39 (Partition of Real Property and Mining Claims), including the statutory framework for actions by co-owners. Partition is a legal remedy pursued through the courts; it is not a REALTOR® workaround, and it does not let one owner simply vote out another in a voluntary sale. Verify current Nevada law and the specific facts of your situation with a qualified Nevada attorney.
This Happens Constantly With Inherited Property
Nevada statutory partition law is set out in NRS Chapter 39 (Partition of Real Property and Mining Claims).
Three siblings inherit Mom's Las Vegas house.
Sibling A: "Sell."
Sibling B: "Sell."
Sibling C: "Absolutely not. Mom wanted me to live there."
The vote is 2-1.
That does not necessarily mean A and B can sign a listing and sell C's ownership.
Other Common Cases
- Divorcing spouses
- Former partners
- Parent and adult child
- Investment partners
- Friends who bought together
Before Lawyers, Do the Math
Sometimes conflict exists because nobody knows what the property is actually worth.
Lisa can provide a market analysis.
Then the owners can compare:
Example
Expected sale price
minus debt
minus selling expenses
= approximate net equity
If three siblings discover the expected net is $450,000, they can have a much more concrete discussion about:
- Selling
- Buyout
- Refinancing
- Keeping the property
What Is Partition?
Broadly, partition is a legal process involving co-owned property when owners cannot agree about the property.
The exact rights and procedure require Nevada legal advice.
Lisa should not tell an owner:
"We'll just force him out."
What if One Owner Lives There?
That adds another practical complication.
Do not attempt self-help eviction based on an internet article.
How Lisa Helps
Lisa can often provide the neutral market information that owners need before deciding whether this is a negotiation problem or a legal dispute.
