Humber/Ontario Real Estate Course 4 Exam Practice

Which term is best used to describe permanent items attached to a home that do not come with a sale?

1. Chattels

2. Fixtures

3. Appliances

4. Real property

5. Attached assets

6. Decorations

The correct answer is: Fixtures

The term that best describes permanent items attached to a home that do not come with a sale is "fixtures." Fixtures refer to items that are affixed to the property in such a way that they become part of it. This includes things like built-in shelves, lighting fixtures, and bathroom fixtures. When a property is sold, fixtures are typically included in the sale unless otherwise specified. Chattels, on the other hand, are movable personal property that is not permanently attached to the home, such as furniture or artwork. Appliances include items like refrigerators and stoves, which may or may not be considered fixtures depending on how they are integrated into the home. Real property is a broad term that encompasses the land and anything attached to it but does not specifically designate the permanence or attachment of items. Attached assets and decorations do not have defined meanings in real estate regarding this context and are less commonly used terms in legal property descriptions.