Certified Pennsylvania Evaluator Practice Exam

What term describes personal property that IS affixed to the land?

1. Chattel

2. Fixture

3. Bundle of rights

4. Real property

The correct answer is: Fixture

The correct term for personal property that is affixed to the land is a fixture. In real estate terminology, a fixture is an item that was originally personal property but has been permanently attached to the land or a building, making it a part of the real property. Examples of fixtures include built-in cabinets, lighting fixtures, or plumbing fixtures, all of which, once installed, become part of the structure and are typically considered real estate. This contrasts with chattel, which refers to personal property that is movable and not attached permanently to the land. The bundle of rights refers to the legal rights associated with ownership of real estate, such as the right to use, lease, or sell the property, rather than describing a physical item. Real property itself is a broader term that encompasses land and anything permanently associated with it, but when specifically referring to personal property that has been affixed, fixture is the precise term used.