Illinois Real Estate Exam Practice Question
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?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Quality Supermarkets can legally remove their fixtures if they do so prior to the lease's end. Fixtures that are installed for business operations, like coolers and shelves, are considered trade fixtures and can be removed, provided they are detached without damaging the property.
Option A is incorrect; while trade fixtures can be removed, the timing is crucial. Option B misclassifies the fixtures as appurtenances, which typically remain with the property. Option C incorrectly assumes that bolting to the floor prevents removal; trade fixtures can still be taken out if detached properly.
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