Fixture

Definition: A fixture is an item that began as personal property but became part of the real property through its attachment and use.

Example

Flooring installed as a permanent part of a house is a fixture; an uninstalled box of the same flooring is personal property.

Keep the distinction clear

The item’s name or ability to be unscrewed does not settle every dispute. Classification depends on the circumstances and applicable agreement. A commercial tenant’s trade fixtures are a distinct category.

Related terms

Personal Property · Real Property · Trade Fixture

Keep studying

DEEP C: The Bundle of Property Rights Explained

References: Cornell LII: Fixture

Pronunciation (US): FIKS-cher (capitals show stress)

Pronunciation reference: Merriam-Webster