Property Ownership
In Tennessee, a 'fixture' is personal property that has become real property because it was:
APurchased with the home
BAttached to the property in a permanent manner or by the intent of the parties✓ Correct
CListed in the seller's property disclosure
DMore than 5 years old
Explanation
Personal property becomes a fixture (real property) when it is permanently attached to the land or structure. Courts consider method of attachment, adaptation to the property, and the intent of the parties.
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