Hot tub

[lwh1961]

I was reading the thread today about the above ground pool (and I didn't want to hijack it) and it got me thinking about about my hot tub.

I remodeled my kitchen early last year and put in a hot tub and deck. It was permitted and has since been appraised by the local tax authority. The tax guy even took pictures.

The tub is built in and surrounded by the deck. Do you think that is considered part of the property or a personal asset now? You'd have to tear up the deck to get it out.

[AngelinaCat]

I would consider that the hot tub belongs to the property. If you tried to move it now, as you said, you would have to tear the deck out and in the process, probably damage the tub itself.

Somwhat like electronics, pools and hot tubs tend to devalue quickly.

[shortyg]

Since it is "built in" then it is consider part of the property. If it was just laying ontop of the deck, then it would be personal property.

[ironpirate]

I took a real estate course and if it is attached to the house it's consider real property not personal so you will be ok.

[bulletproof77]

I unbolted mine carefully from my deck...and then stored it at a relatives place...damn if I'm giving Bank of America my fairly new 7k spa....they can have the deck...that was new too..03/18/2010 it's ALL YOURS Bank of America...enjoy..good luck with that opening bid of 197K in a neighborhood of 70K houses..

[DYLAN150]

You are free to take any personal property from the residence, but all fixtures must remain. A fixture is a piece of personal property that is permanently affixed to real estate, itself becoming real estate. Each state defines "fixture" and "personal property" differently so be sure to check with local authorities. Some people take sinks, dishwashers, stoves, and even the carpet which all are no no's.