Property OwnershipIntermediateCalifornia Exam

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 installedCorrect
DA rug placed over hardwood floors

Why A built-in microwave oven permanently installed Is Correct

Answer C: A built-in microwave oven permanently installed

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.

Exam Tip: Property Ownership

Property ownership questions test the bundle of rights and different forms of ownership. Know the differences between joint tenancy, tenancy in common, and community property, including the right of survivorship.

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