Property Ownership
A Mississippi property owner installs a swimming pool. The pool is most likely classified as:
APersonal property because it is removable
BReal property because it is permanently affixed to the land✓ Correct
CNeither real nor personal property
DReal property only if it has a diving board
Explanation
A permanently installed in-ground swimming pool is classified as a fixture—real property—because it is permanently attached to the land and cannot be removed without damage. It would be included in the sale of the property unless specifically excluded.
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