Legal tests of a fixture Flashcards
What is an item that is permanently attached to real property?
fixture
Example the bookshelves in the dining room or built-in they were a fixture and could not be removed by the seller.
What is the test called of an item to tell if it’s real property or not for a item that is fit into such a way that other fixed items would have to be dismantled to remove example fireplace?
Adaptability of an item that is use is called
Adaptation
What is the method to tell if an item is personal property to see if it is an attachment?
Method of annexation
Refers to whether an item is attached to property and how permanent the attachment is.
What is it called to figure out if an item is situated, or adapted to the real property?
Adaptation
What is another element used to determine whether an item is real or personal property if there’s a dispute between the person who added the item in the person who removed it?
Relationship of the parties
What is an item that was intended to be temporary, that may end up be physically attached to the property, which can change the item from temporary to permanent
Intention of placing item on land
What is the simple and first test for an item that party should agree that the item will stay or go?
Agreement of the parties
This should be in writing to be safe. A bill of sale or agreement in the purchase contract to meet these requirements. This illuminates all confusion between the parties.
Example refrigerators, washers dryers, and other appliances are actually sellers personal property.
What are the five test to determine if an item is a fixture and part of the real estate?
Agreement of the parties
Method of annexation
Intention of the person place in the item
Relationship at the parties
Adaptability of an item for the land’s use
Agreement
Method
Intention
Relationship
Adaptability
What test should you use to tell if an item can be removed without damaging? What is attached to
Method of annexation
What test is used to tell if an item is being used as personal property or real property, has it been adopted or customize?
Adaptability of use
What test is used for when dispute occurs, courts tend to favor, tenants, and buyers over landlords and sellers
Relationship of the parties
What test was used to tell if the item was intended to be temporary or permanent on the real estate?
Intention and placement
Have the parties agreed and writing on whether an item will stay or go?
Agreement at the parties