Fixture
Personal property that has become permanently attached to real property and is treated as part of the real estate, conveying with it.
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What does Fixture mean on the Texas real estate exam?
Answer: Personal property that has become permanently attached to real property and is treated as part of the real estate, conveying with it.
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Fixture definition
A fixture is an item that was once personal property but has been attached to the land or building so that it is now part of the real property. Fixtures convey with the sale unless the contract says otherwise.
Courts weigh tests often summarized as MARIA: Method of attachment, Adaptability to the property, Relationship of the parties, Intent of the person who attached it, and Agreement between the parties. Intent is generally the most important factor.
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