[VA] What is the definition of “connected to building”
We are vacating a leased commercial space and are still n the process of removing our fixtures and equipment. The landlord is claiming some of our property due to it being connected to the building. 

Is there a legal definition of what is considered “connected”?
[{"id": "iml7748", "text": "I think it could depend. There's probably arguments on both sides as there often are in CRE. However, I would say if removing the item causes harm or damage to the structure. \n\nWhat are they claiming is there's?", "replies": [{"id": "imlrn6z", "text": "It depends entirely on what the property is at question here? \n\nBig marquee sign planted into the ground by the road; you made a permanent improvement &amp; you're screwed. \n\nSink attached to a prior existing drain pipe; take that bitch it's yours.", "replies": [{"id": "imlsvgb", "text": "Agreed", "replies": [], "depth": 3}, {"id": "imlucnc", "text": "I wouldn't agree with you - a sink becomes a fixtures once is installed and typically not be removed when a tenant vacates the property", "replies": [{"id": "imluywt", "text": "So you're claiming to own an entire commercial kitchen after you have one as a tenant?", "replies": [{"id": "imnkdm5", "text": "On a poorly worded lease, and depending on the state, absolutely.", "replies": [], "depth": 5}], "depth": 4}], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "imlu4na", "text": "You will have to look at which improvements are fixtures and which ones are just chattels and what the lease says about the restoration /removal of items at the end of the lease.\n\nIn general this is how the courts look at the lease agreements.\n\nIf an item is connected to a building might not be enough to request the tenant to leave the improvement behind. Also for any items that are removed , sometimes there is a requirement to repair/fix the building.\n\nFrom a LL's perspective , if the lease allows it , some of these improvements have value for the building and the LL wants to retain them. \n\nIt's better to seek clarification from the LL / PM company about what they want to retain as improvements and work with them (when there are gray areas in the lease).", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "imnl26a", "text": "Depends on what the lease calls for. Did your attorney have it drafted with \u201ctrade fixtures\u201d vs regular fixtures? Does the lease give the landlord the option of either keeping it, or returning the premises to how they existed prior to? Mine do. I make certain my tenants fulling understand terms and conditions before I let them in my building to avoid this situation. Laws may vary vastly from state to state, so this is a legal question for a qualified individual, not a CRE sub.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "imoqzgt", "text": "Tenant normally takes personal FF&amp;E - Fixtures, furniture, and equipment - that were related to the operation of the business.  What is normally left is a shell space in broom clean condition.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}]