The law of fixtures. When personal property is permanently attached to a structure or land, by means of bolts, screws, nails, cement, glue or other permanent attachment, it becomes a fixture which is part of the real estate.
Now does that mean everything that I have nailed or screwed into my house has to stay?
No, it doesn't.
Your art work and general wall decor stays with you when you sell.
However, curtain rods, not curtains, window shades and blinds are fixtures. Light fixtures such as chandeliers sconces and ceiling fans, and kitchen tracking like those pot holders that hang from the ceiling are, as well. Of course, there are other such things that qualify as fixtures as well, all plants or flowers that have roots affixed to the ground are also considered fixtures, so you cannot take those with you when you sell.
If there's something you really want to keep from your house, I suggest removing and replacing it with something else before you list it on the market. If the buyer never sees it, they won't want it. Expensive rods with lesser ones, cheaper appliances and lighting fixtures are just some ideas.
Now while I recommend that you can remove some fixtures you would like to keep, always replace it with something else. You do not want to leave an empty space and risk the buys attention to that. They will ask what use to be there, and why it's no longer there, and that could cause major problems.
I hoped this helped, until next time!
