Question 8

Built-in bookcase is normally a fixture.

A built-in bookcase is typically considered a fixture because it is permanently attached to the property and is intended to remain in place. Fixtures are items that are affixed to the property, making them part of the real estate.

A) window air-conditioning unit

A window air-conditioning unit is generally classified as personal property rather than a fixture. It is not permanently installed and can be removed without causing damage to the property, distinguishing it from fixtures that are intended to stay.

B) built-in bookcase

The built-in bookcase is the correct answer as it is affixed to the structure, typically custom-designed for the space, and is intended to remain with the property. Its integration into the building’s design solidifies its status as a fixture.

C) portable dishwasher

A portable dishwasher is also considered personal property, as it is not fixed to the property and can be moved easily. Its mobility and temporary nature prevent it from being categorized as a fixture.

D) refrigerator

While a refrigerator may be included in a home sale, it is generally classified as personal property unless it is built-in. This means that it can be removed without altering the structure of the home, thus not qualifying as a fixture.

Conclusion

The built-in bookcase is definitively the correct answer, as it exemplifies the characteristics of a fixture by being permanently affixed to the property. In contrast, the other options are movable or not intended to remain, which excludes them from being categorized as fixtures in real estate.