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Generally, things or objects of a temporary or easily movable nature are

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A

realty.

Realty refers to land and anything permanently attached to it, such as buildings, built-in appliances, and fixtures β€” temporary or easily movable items do not meet this definition because they lack the permanence and attachment required to be classified as real property.

B

devices.

Devices is not a recognized legal classification for property in real estate law; it is a colloquial or technical term used in other contexts (such as electronics or legal instruments) but has no specific meaning in the real property versus personal property distinction tested here.

C

personalty.

Correct Answer
D

appurtenances.

Appurtenances are rights or items that are attached to and pass with real property, such as easements, water rights, or outbuildings β€” they are the opposite of easily movable items because they are permanently associated with the land and transfer automatically with the deed.

Why is this correct?

Personalty, or personal property, refers to movable items that are not permanently attached to land or a structure, and this definition is well-established under California Civil Code Β§ 663, which distinguishes real property from personal property. Temporary or easily movable objects β€” such as furniture, appliances not built in, or portable equipment β€” retain their character as personalty because they have not been integrated into the real property through permanent attachment. Understanding this distinction is critical for California real estate agents who must advise clients on what items convey with a property sale.

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