Please register to participate in our discussions with 2 million other members - it's free and quick! Some forums can only be seen by registered members. After you create your account, you'll be able to customize options and access all our 15,000 new posts/day with fewer ads.
It's more complicated with houses, because people conceive of them as immovable property. They might think of "movable" objects within them or attached to them as their property.
For example, you're not going to expect the owners of a foreclosed home to leave their furniture and TV. What if they did a remodeling project, and bought the lighting fixtures, doors, sinks, and cabinets themselves? Are they entitled to take those, too?
I don't think it's complicated. The TV and furniture were never a part of the house - they are chattel - personal property. Anything connected to the house becomes a part of the house, and is thus real property.
I don't think it's complicated. The TV and furniture were never a part of the house - they are chattel - personal property. Anything connected to the house becomes a part of the house, and is thus real property.
Not complicated at all!
Tell that to residents of homes that are being foreclosed upon and see what their reaction is.
One thing is the law, another thing is what people actually do.
It's more complicated with houses, because people conceive of them as immovable property. They might think of "movable" objects within them or attached to them as their property.
For example, you're not going to expect the owners of a foreclosed home to leave their furniture and TV. What if they did a remodeling project, and bought the lighting fixtures, doors, sinks, and cabinets themselves? Are they entitled to take those, too?
If it takes tools to remove it from the house it is considered attached and part of the house. If there is a mortgage then the bank owns that house. It is stealing.
When selling it is acceptable to remove fixtures and replace them with others. I have done this before listing houses I own. Make sure it is done before the house is shown.
Tell that to residents of homes that are being foreclosed upon and see what their reaction is.
One thing is the law, another thing is what people actually do.
People that don't pay their mortgage aren't really following the rules anyway. Why would I ask them?
Please register to post and access all features of our very popular forum. It is free and quick. Over $68,000 in prizes has already been given out to active posters on our forum. Additional giveaways are planned.
Detailed information about all U.S. cities, counties, and zip codes on our site: City-data.com.