Property Ownership

In Idaho, when is an item of personal property considered to have become a fixture (real property)?

AWhen the owner decides to treat it as permanent
BWhen it is attached to real property with the intent that it remain permanently, as determined by method of attachment, adaptability, and intent✓ Correct
CWhen it is listed on the property tax bill
DWhen it has been attached for at least one year

Explanation

Idaho courts apply the MARIA test to determine if personal property has become a fixture: Method of attachment (how permanently attached), Adaptability (how suited to the property), Relationship of the parties, Intention of the annexor, and Agreement of the parties. All factors are considered together.

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