Property Ownership
Real property generally includes all of the following EXCEPT:
ALand and buildings permanently attached to it
BFixtures that are permanently installed
CA garden statue that is not bolted down✓ Correct
DTrees and other natural vegetation
Explanation
Real property includes land, buildings, improvements, and items that are permanently attached (fixtures). A garden statue that is not permanently attached is personal property (chattel), not real property.
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Key Terms to Know
Deed
A written legal instrument used to transfer ownership of real property from one party (grantor) to another (grantee).
EasementA non-possessory right to use another person's land for a specific purpose.
EncumbranceAny claim, lien, charge, or liability attached to real property that affects its value or limits its use.
LienA financial claim against a property that serves as security for a debt or obligation, giving the creditor the right to foreclose if unpaid.
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