Question

A broker showed an owner-occupied property that had window screens, custom venetian blinds, and a wall bed to a buyer whose offer was then accepted by the owner. Before the close of escrow, the seller may remove

A. all of the identified items because they were trade fixtures
B. only the venetian blinds as personal property
C. only the wall bed because it is real property
D. none of the items

Answer 1

The seller may remove only the venetian blinds as personal property before the close of escrow.

Step-by-step explanation:

The seller may remove only the venetian blinds as personal property before the close of escrow.

Trade fixtures are items that are attached to the property for business or trade purposes and are removable by the tenant or seller. Window screens and custom venetian blinds can be considered trade fixtures because they can be easily removed without damaging the property.

The wall bed, on the other hand, is considered a part of the real property because it is permanently attached to the wall and cannot be easily removed without causing damage to the property. Therefore, the seller cannot remove the wall bed.