Property Ownership
Which of the following is an example of personal property (chattel) becoming real property through attachment?
AA dining table placed in a home
BA portable dishwasher in the kitchen
CA built-in microwave oven permanently installed✓ Correct
DA rug placed over hardwood floors
Explanation
A built-in microwave permanently attached to the wall or cabinet is a fixture — personal property that has become real property through permanent attachment. The MARIA test (Method, Adaptability, Relationship, Intent, Agreement) helps determine fixture status.
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