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This bill establishes a comprehensive new Minnesota Partition Act that provides detailed guidelines for resolving property ownership disputes when multiple parties have concurrent interests in real estate. The bill creates a structured process for partition actions, which can be either a physical division of property (partition in kind) or a sale of the property with proceeds distributed among owners. Key provisions include requiring courts to consider multiple factors when determining whether a physical partition is appropriate, such as the property's market value, sentimental attachments, and how co-owners have maintained the property. The legislation specifies that courts have broad equitable powers to achieve fair outcomes, and establishes detailed procedures for notifying all interested parties, appointing referees to oversee the partition process, and handling potential disputes. The bill also modifies some notice requirements for eminent domain proceedings and makes technical corrections to laws regarding transfer-on-death deeds. Notably, these new partition rules will apply to all partition actions commenced on or after August 1, 2025, providing a clear timeline for implementation of the new legal framework.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF0359&ssn=0&y=2025