Property Ownership
Which of the following is an example of personal property (personalty) in Massachusetts?
ABuilt-in kitchen cabinets
BA furnace installed in the basement
CA freestanding washing machine✓ Correct
DA fireplace mantle bolted to the wall
Explanation
A freestanding washing machine is personal property (not affixed to the structure). Built-in cabinets, an installed furnace, and a bolted mantle are fixtures—personal property that has become real property through attachment.
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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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