Property Ownership

The trade fixture doctrine in Maryland provides that trade fixtures installed by a commercial tenant:

ABecome real property and stay with the building
BRemain personal property of the tenant and may be removed before lease expiration✓ Correct
CMust be purchased by the landlord at market value
DAutomatically transfer to the new tenant

Explanation

Trade fixtures installed by commercial tenants for their business purposes remain the tenant's personal property and may be removed before the lease ends, provided the tenant repairs any damage.

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