09/02/2026
Imagine getting the keys to your new home… and every light fixture you saw when you bought it is GONE. 😳
Can the seller actually take them?
In California, items that are attached to the property are generally treated as part of the real property unless the contract says otherwise.
That can include things like chandeliers, ceiling fans, attached lighting and other fixtures.
If a seller wants to keep a particular fixture, it should be addressed in the purchase agreement so everyone knows before closing what stays and what goes.
And buyers, this is one reason your final walkthrough matters.
It gives you an opportunity before closing to verify that the property is in the expected condition and that items that were supposed to remain haven’t disappeared.
✈️ The Real Estate Wingman Tip:
Never assume. Get it in writing.
Buying or selling a home in California?
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Richard Rubio | Realtor®
The Real Estate Wingman ✈️
Serving Stanislaus, San Joaquin & the East Bay