Can a manufactured home be classified as personal property?

A manufactured home can indeed be classified as personal property if it is not permanently affixed to a foundation. This classification typically applies when the home is considered movable, retaining its status as personal property, which means it can be transferred like any vehicle or equipment.

In situations where the manufactured home is not attached to a permanent foundation, it does not meet the criteria for real property, which is generally defined by its permanence and immobility. Therefore, when the home is mobile and capable of being relocated, it retains its personal property classification.

The other options misconstrue the nature and classification criteria of manufactured homes. Some suggest that they must always be classified as real property or depend solely on state registration, which is not accurate because registration status relates to ownership and title but does not influence the property classification based on physical attachment to land.