APPURTENANCE
Last updated 08-20-2026
California Department of Real Estate
Updated 08-20-2026
APPURTENANCE
That which belongs to something, but not immemorially; all those rights, privileges, and improvements which belong to and pass with the transfer of the property, but which are not necessarily a part of the actual property. Appurtenances to real property pass with the real property to which they are water rights, and any property improvements. APPURTENANT — Belonging to; adjunct; appended or annexed to. For example, the garage is appurtenant apartment. Appurtenant items pass with the land when the property is transferred. APR — See ANNUAL PERCENTAGE RATE. decision. ARCHITECTURAL STYLE — Generally the appearance and character of a building’s design and construction.
California Department of Real Estate Glossary
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