What happens to personal property when it is physically attached to real property?

When personal property is physically attached to real property, it typically becomes real property. This transformation occurs because the attachment indicates a significant change in how the property is classified and utilized; it is now considered part of the land to which it is attached. The principle here is based on the concept of "fixtures."

Fixtures are items that were once personal property but, through attachment to real estate, become part of that real estate. For instance, a chandelier that is installed in a house is personal property when it is purchased, but once it's hung and becomes a fixture in that home, it is treated as part of the real property when the house is sold.

The other options provide conflicting notions regarding the nature of property classification: suggesting that it could revert back to personal property or remains unchanged both misunderstand this important aspect of property law. Thus, a clear understanding of how the law treats attached personal property helps reinforce why it permanently becomes real property when affixed in this way.