Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

chattel-personal

Noun

/ˈʃætəl ˈpɜːrsənl/

Definition

Chattel personal refers to movable personal property that is not affixed to real estate.

Examples

The furniture in the interior is considered chattel-personal.
When the tenant moved out, the landlord made a list of all the chattel-personal items left behind.
My car is a chattel-personal asset that I can take with me anywhere.

Meaning

It includes items like furniture, vehicles, and other possessions that can be physically moved, distinguishing them from real property, which refers to land or buildings.