[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today signed a bill into law that establishes new guidelines for partitions of real property.

Senate File 202 clarifies state statute related to partitioning real property, a legal process that can force the sale or division of land owned by multiple individuals. The bill also includes language that clarifies effective dates or legal procedures for resolving disputes over real property and partitions, eminent domain proceedings, and transfer on death deeds.