>> I bought a stove and a dishwasher in my house. Don’t I own them?
While you own the house, yes, of course.
If you sell the house AND at the time of sale you stipulate that you’re removing them and the buyer agrees, then you can take them.
If you bought a built-in stove and dishwasher to replace an existing built-in stove and dishwasher — and you are foreclosed upon — then probably not.
It depends upon real estate laws in your area, but generally, stuff that is “built in” is part of the house.
Consider doors. We replaced some last year. If our house were foreclosed on (which it won’t be ‘cause it’s paid for), and we ripped the doors out (because we bought them dang it!) I would expect trouble, because they’re obviously part of the house.
Built in appliances, different degree of “built-in-ness”, but same principle.
If they’re truly freestanding appliances then it may be more complicated. I’m aware of dishwashers that aren’t plumbed in; when you want to use the thing you hook it up to your kitchen tap. That kind, you could probably take with you if foreclosed. If it’s plumbed in, probably not.
I’ve never seen a stove that wasn’t “plumbed in” (gas or electric, plus vent) but maybe they exist.
Mind you, I’m not a lawyer or a realtor — but I know a little bit about it. If you’re really concerned, ask a pro.
They do. I have an electric that is just plugged in to the 220 outlet.
It works for what I want to do so I keep it.