Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California

Yes, you can file an action for partition. However, since your sibilings will not cooperate in the sale (which is why you file the action) the court may appoint a receiver to take charge of the property sale and all of his fees and costs are chargeable against the proceeds from the sale. This may be expensive. Why not speak to your siblings about purchasing your share of the house from you? If there is equity left in the house and your siblings have reasonable credit, they should be able to get a mortgage on the house to buy you out.

You should also speak to a real property lawyer with experience in landlord - tenant law. If your brother's actions are causing you increased risks and he is abusing the tenants, you may be able to get a court order denying him the right to manage the property or harass the tenants.

Mr. Weinstein gives excellent advice. Best result is to work it out with your siblings if you can. Forcing a sale will cause a rift and that may or may not be relevant to you. If talking to them fails, you are not required to put up with his treatment of you and the tenants.