The method by which real property may become personal property is called

The method by which real property may become personal property is called

• A. Annexation
• B. Severability
• C. Severance
• D. Fixtures

Answer: (C)

Severance is the act of detaching something that has been fixed to real property, turning it into personal property. When an item is permanently attached, it’s considered part of the real property (a fixture). If the item is removed, the attachment is severed, and the item becomes personal property that can be taken with the owner. For example, a built-in cabinet or a ceiling chandelier attached to a house becomes personal property once it’s removed. The reverse process—when a personal item becomes part of real property by attachment—is annexation.

Severance is the act of detaching something that has been fixed to real property, turning it into personal property. When an item is permanently attached, it’s considered part of the real property (a fixture). If the item is removed, the attachment is severed, and the item becomes personal property that can be taken with the owner. For example, a built-in cabinet or a ceiling chandelier attached to a house becomes personal property once it’s removed. The reverse process—when a personal item becomes part of real property by attachment—is annexation.