Are door knobs considered fixtures?

Are door knobs considered fixtures? Yes, door knobs are considered fixtures in a home because they are permanently attached to doors by screws and are essential to functioning of door, intended to remain with house, and removal would require tools and leave holes. In real estate law, door knobs meet test for fixture as they are attached to property, adapted to door use, and intended to be permanent part of house. When selling home, door knobs stay with house and are not taken by seller unless specifically excluded in contract, as they are considered part of doors. Similarly, door hinges, locks, and handles are fixtures. Unlike portable personal property like furniture, door knobs are screwed in and necessary for security and privacy. So yes, door knobs are fixtures, they are attached, permanent, and part of real property, so they stay with house when sold, as are light fixtures, cabinet hardware, and curtain rods screwed in.