In a property sale, chattels and fixtures should be clearly identified in the contract.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Only chattels
• D. Only fixtures

Answer: (A)

In a property sale, you must make the status of items attached to the property explicit because it determines what actually passes on completion. Fixtures are items fixed to the land and normally transfer with the property, while chattels are movable items and do not pass unless the contract specifically includes them. Because the contract governs what is being sold, it should clearly identify both fixtures and chattels (often in a schedule) so there is no ambiguity about what is included or excluded. This clarity helps prevent disputes and ensures the transfer reflects the parties’ intentions. Therefore, the statement is true: chattels and fixtures should be clearly identified in the contract. The other options aren’t correct because a sale should specify items from both categories, or at least avoid implying inclusion by default.