Which of the following is most likely to be considered a fixture?

• A. Refrigerator
• B. Paintings
• C. Plumbing
• D. Lawn equipment

Answer: (C)

Fixtures are items that are attached to the property and meant to stay with it, becoming part of the real estate. Plumbing fits this idea well because it is permanently integrated into the home’s structure, connected to the water and sewer systems, and removing it would typically cause damage. This permanence and integration make plumbing a real property fixture that would normally transfer with the property unless the buyer and seller specify otherwise. In contrast, paintings are generally personal property unless they've been installed in a way that makes them fixtures or the contract specifies inclusion; lawn equipment is portable, and most refrigerators are freestanding appliances unless they’re built-in or explicitly described as fixtures. Therefore, plumbing is the most likely to be considered a fixture.