Contracts
Under Maine law, which of the following is considered 'personal property' rather than real property, and would NOT automatically transfer with a real estate sale unless specified?
AA built-in dishwasher
BA freestanding refrigerator✓ Correct
CLight fixtures permanently attached to the ceiling
DWall-to-wall carpeting glued to the floor
Explanation
A freestanding (free-standing, not attached) refrigerator is personal property and does NOT automatically transfer with the real estate. Permanently attached fixtures (built-in dishwasher, ceiling light fixtures, glued carpet) are real property and transfer with the sale unless excluded.
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