Legal Question in Real Estate Law in California

The general rule is that fixtures [items connected somehow to the walls] are to remain and items easily removeable can be taken if you were the original purchaser of the item. You can take in your move out only those items that were or are yours. A microwave that you personally attached to the wall is a flixure, the painting hanging by wire from the wall is not. If the window coverings can be easily taken down, then you can take them along with you in the move. I would tell the landlord beforehand what items you are taking so you can discuss with him and not have him in a fit of anger take it out of your security deposit.