Property Ownership

A Minnesota homeowner adds a garage to their property. Under Minnesota law, the garage becomes part of the real property through which legal concept?

AAccession
BAnnexation
CFixture attachment✓ Correct
DImprovement by covenant

Explanation

When a personal property item (like a prefab garage) is permanently attached to land, it becomes a fixture and part of the real property through the legal concept of fixture attachment. Minnesota courts use the MARIA test (Method of attachment, Adaptability, Relationship of parties, Intention, Agreement) to determine fixture status.

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