Removable personal property used by a business tenant is called what?

• A. Fixtures
• B. Trade Fixtures
• C. Appurtenances
• D. Emblements

Answer: (B)

Removable personal property used by a business tenant are trade fixtures. When a tenant installs items for the operation of the business—such as shelving, specialized equipment, or partitions—those items remain the tenant’s personal property and can be removed at the end of the lease, so long as any resulting damage to the premises is repaired. This distinguishes them from fixtures, which are permanently attached and generally become part of the property; emblements, which are crops cultivated by tenants; and appurtenances, which are rights or improvements that run with the land. So, trade fixtures best fit the description of removable personal property used by a business tenant.