Property Ownership

A Utah homeowner who installs solar panels on their roof owns them as:

APersonal property unless they are permanently attached
BFixtures that become part of the real property once permanently installed✓ Correct
CLeased equipment belonging to the solar company
DTrade fixtures that the seller may remove at closing

Explanation

Permanently installed solar panels are fixtures—they become part of the real property. If the homeowner leases the panels from a solar company, that lease must be disclosed to buyers as it affects ownership of the panels.

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