Valuation & AppraisalQuestion 66 of 120
Ordinary wear and tear, such as worn carpet and a leaking roof, is a form of:
a.Functional obsolescence
b.Economic obsolescence
c.Plottage
d.Physical deterioration
Explanation
Physical deterioration is the loss in value from ordinary wear, tear, and age of the improvements. It may be curable, like worn carpet, or incurable if repair costs exceed the value added. It is one of the three forms of depreciation in the cost approach.
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