A tenant in an apartment house attaches some bookcases to the wall. What is the presumption regarding these bookcases?

The presumption regarding bookcases attached to the wall is that they are personal property and can be removed by the tenant. This classification is based on the intention behind the placement and attachment of such items. In a residential setting, tenants often bring in their own furnishings, and unless there's a clear intention to convert them into fixtures (which typically involves a more permanent installation and intent to be part of the property), they are considered removable personal property.

A tenant's right to remove their own property upon vacating the premises is an established principle in landlord-tenant relationships, particularly regarding items that do not cause damage to the property or structure. Therefore, since the tenant attached the bookcases, they typically retain the right to remove them, reaffirming the assertion that these bookcases are personal property.