Property Ownership
Which of the following is personal property (personalty) rather than real property?
AA built-in dishwasher permanently installed in a home
BA mobile home not on a permanent foundation✓ Correct
CA tree growing in the backyard
DA detached garage built on a concrete slab
Explanation
A mobile home not affixed to a permanent foundation is considered personal property (and titled like a vehicle). Once affixed to a permanent foundation and the HCD title eliminated, it can be converted to real property. Built-in appliances, trees, and structures on foundations are generally real property.
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