Legal Definitions - meubles

Meubles refers to personal property that can be moved from one place to another without causing damage to itself or to the land or building it was associated with. It encompasses items that are not permanently affixed to real estate and are therefore considered distinct from land or buildings.

Here are some examples to illustrate the concept of meubles:

• Imagine a tenant moving out of an apartment. The items they pack and take with them, such as their sofa, dining table, television, and personal clothing, are all considered meubles. These possessions can be relocated without altering the structure of the apartment building itself.

• Consider a small business that operates from a rented office space. The office desks, chairs, computers, filing cabinets, and even the company car are all examples of meubles. If the business decides to move to a new location, these items can be transported and set up elsewhere, as they are not permanently attached to the original office building.

• In the context of an estate, if a person's will specifies that their "movable property" should be given to a particular heir, this would include their jewelry, artwork, a collection of rare books, or even their bank account funds. These are all assets that are not fixed to land or buildings and can be transferred or moved, thus falling under the category of meubles.