Property Ownership
A fixture dispute arises when a buyer claims a chandelier is part of the real estate but the seller says it is personal property. The primary test Connecticut courts apply is:
AThe purchase price of the chandelier
BThe method of attachment, intent of the parties, and adaptation of the item to the property✓ Correct
CWhether the chandelier was installed by a licensed electrician
DThe seller's statement alone determines the outcome
Explanation
Courts determine fixture status by examining: method of attachment (is it permanently fixed?), the parties' intent (was it meant to be permanent?), and adaptation (is it custom-designed for the property?). Intent is often the controlling factor.
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