How to Understand Appurtenance in a Contract<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"Appurtenance](\"https:\/\/realestatelicenseguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/reading-real-estate-contract-1024x682.jpg\")
Reading real estate contract<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nWhen you are looking at a contract, typically, specific language explains what is and isn’t an appurtenance. Most standard real estate contracts include a section that specifies all fixtures and provides an area for buyers to include other items they would like to include in the contract that would not be considered an appurtenance. Generally, if an item is installed or would be unreasonable to remove it’s probably considered an appurtenance. This can include things like outbuildings, fences, and even trees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Be sure to understand your local market and what is considered normal or not normal to leave at the home at the time of sale. For instance, it may be standard practice to leave all tv wall mounts and cables, but not the TVs. It’s important to have a good understanding of how these work in your local market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Examples of Appurtenance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"Ap\"](\"https:\/\/realestatelicenseguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/red-barn-in-the-country-1024x663.jpg\")
Red barn in the country<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nHere are common examples of an appurtenance:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Antennaes<\/li>
- Uncut Crops or Plants<\/li>
- Trees<\/li>
- Swimming pools<\/li>
- Fixtures (typically not including trade fixtures)<\/li>
- Mineral rights<\/li>
- Kitchen cabinets<\/li>
- All types of fencing<\/li>
- Detached garages or sheds<\/li>
- Porches<\/li>
- Window treatments<\/li>
- Appliances (unless they are specifically included in the contract)<\/li>
- Most outdoor lighting<\/li>
- and more!<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
What to do if there is an Appurtenance Dispute?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
In the event of a dispute over an appurtenance, it will be up to the courts to decide. Generally, the courts will look at what is reasonable and customary in the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When you are looking at a contract, typically, specific language explains what is and isn’t an appurtenance. Most standard real estate contracts include a section that specifies all fixtures and provides an area for buyers to include other items they would like to include in the contract that would not be considered an appurtenance. Generally, if an item is installed or would be unreasonable to remove it’s probably considered an appurtenance. This can include things like outbuildings, fences, and even trees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Be sure to understand your local market and what is considered normal or not normal to leave at the home at the time of sale. For instance, it may be standard practice to leave all tv wall mounts and cables, but not the TVs. It’s important to have a good understanding of how these work in your local market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Examples of Appurtenance<\/h2>\n\n\n\nRed barn in the country<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nHere are common examples of an appurtenance:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Antennaes<\/li>
- Uncut Crops or Plants<\/li>
- Trees<\/li>
- Swimming pools<\/li>
- Fixtures (typically not including trade fixtures)<\/li>
- Mineral rights<\/li>
- Kitchen cabinets<\/li>
- All types of fencing<\/li>
- Detached garages or sheds<\/li>
- Porches<\/li>
- Window treatments<\/li>
- Appliances (unless they are specifically included in the contract)<\/li>
- Most outdoor lighting<\/li>
- and more!<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
What to do if there is an Appurtenance Dispute?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
In the event of a dispute over an appurtenance, it will be up to the courts to decide. Generally, the courts will look at what is reasonable and customary in the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here are common examples of an appurtenance:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Antennaes<\/li>
- Uncut Crops or Plants<\/li>
- Trees<\/li>
- Swimming pools<\/li>
- Fixtures (typically not including trade fixtures)<\/li>
- Mineral rights<\/li>
- Kitchen cabinets<\/li>
- All types of fencing<\/li>
- Detached garages or sheds<\/li>
- Porches<\/li>
- Window treatments<\/li>
- Appliances (unless they are specifically included in the contract)<\/li>
- Most outdoor lighting<\/li>
- and more!<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
What to do if there is an Appurtenance Dispute?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
In the event of a dispute over an appurtenance, it will be up to the courts to decide. Generally, the courts will look at what is reasonable and customary in the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n