Quality Supermarkets has taken occupancy of a retail building and has a long term lease. As part of their fit-up, they bolt to the floor their meat and dairy coolers, shelves and check out stands. When Quality Supermarkets vacates the property at the end of the lease, will Quality Supermarkets be legally entitled to remove these fixtures?

While it is true that trade fixtures are generally personal property and can be removed, this choice incorrectly states that they cannot be removed. Trade fixtures can indeed be removed by the tenant as long as the removal does not cause damage to the property and occurs before the lease ends.

Appurtenances refer to rights or privileges that come with the ownership of property, and this choice mistakenly suggests that the fixtures are considered appurtenances. Fixtures installed by tenants, such as those in a supermarket, do not fall under this category, as appurtenances are typically associated with permanent improvements or land rights.

This option implies that attachment to the floor prevents removal, which is incorrect. Although the fixtures are bolted down, they are still classified as trade fixtures and the tenant retains the right to remove them, provided they do so appropriately before the lease expires.