Property Ownership
The 'MARIA' acronym used to identify fixtures in Washington real estate stands for:
AMethod of attachment, Adaptation, Relationship of the parties, Intent, Agreement✓ Correct
BMarket value, Age, Restoration cost, Inspection, Agreement
CMortgage, Assessment, Rental income, Insurance, Appraisal
DMethod, Area, Riparian rights, Intent, Acreage
Explanation
MARIA identifies factors for determining whether an item is a fixture: Method of attachment (how firmly attached), Adaptation (how specifically adapted to the real estate), Relationship of the parties, Intent of the party who attached it, and Agreement (what the contract says).
Related Washington Property Ownership Questions
- In Washington, riparian rights give a landowner whose property borders a natural stream the right to:
- Washington is a community property state. A married person wants to purchase investment property using their separate property funds without including their spouse's interest. To clearly establish separate property status, the purchaser should:
- A Washington homeowner has a life estate. What can the life tenant do with the property?
- In Washington's community property system, property acquired during marriage is owned:
- In Washington, a 'license' in real property law (not a professional license) is:
- In Washington, the 'homestead exemption' protects the homeowner by:
- In Washington, to 'quiet title' means to:
- A Washington landlord's right to re-enter a property after a tenant's lease expires is called:
Practice More Washington Real Estate Questions
1,500+ questions covering all exam topics. Start free — no signup required.
Take the Free Washington Quiz →