Property Law (National)·Real Vs Personal

3.1 - Real vs Personal Property

  • Real property: land + improvements + attached items
  • Personal property (chattel): movable, unattached
  • Fixture test: MARIA (Method, Adaptability, Relationship, Intention, Agreement)
  • Trade fixtures: commercial tenant's equipment; remains personal property
  • Emblements: annual crops planted by tenant; personal property of tenant