Valuation & AppraisalQuestion 101 of 120

Which of the following is a form of physical deterioration in an appraisal?

a.An outdated one-car garage in a two-car neighborhood
b.A newly built freeway causing noise nearby
c.A worn roof and peeling paint due to age and wear
d.A declining local job market

Explanation

Physical deterioration is a loss in value from wear, tear, age, and the action of the elements, such as a worn roof or peeling paint. It can be curable or incurable depending on cost. Functional and external obsolescence are the other two categories of depreciation.

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