A plumber installed a new washerless faucet in the bathroom of her own home. One year later, she sold the house. Before closing, she replaced the washerless faucet with a standard faucet. Although the faucet worked, the buyer objected. Was the seller's action legal?

While the utility of the house may not be diminished, this does not justify the removal of fixtures during a sale. The buyer has the right to receive the property as it was presented, including any fixtures that enhance its utility or value.

Trade fixtures are typically associated with a business and refer to items installed for commercial use that can be removed by the tenant. Since the faucet was installed for residential use in a home, it does not qualify as a trade fixture, and thus this choice is incorrect.

The duration of time the faucet was installed does not determine its status as a fixture. A fixture retains its classification based on its attachment to the property rather than how long it has been there. Therefore, this rationale fails to address the legal implications of fixture status in real estate transactions.