Property Ownership

A Kentucky commercial tenant who installs their own shelving, refrigeration units, and countertops in a leased space has installed what type of property?

AReal property that becomes part of the building
BTrade fixtures that the tenant may remove before or at lease end✓ Correct
CPersonal property that becomes real property upon installation
DImprovements that belong to the landlord upon installation

Explanation

Trade fixtures are items of personal property installed by a commercial tenant for use in their business. Unlike regular fixtures that become part of real property, trade fixtures remain the tenant's personal property and can generally be removed before or at lease expiration, provided the tenant repairs any damage.

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