Property Valuation
Functional obsolescence caused by a feature that is considered outdated or undesirable is called:
ACurable functional obsolescence from a deficiency
BIncurable physical deterioration
CExternal obsolescence
DSuperadequacy✓ Correct
Explanation
Superadequacy (or over-improvement) is a form of functional obsolescence where a feature exceeds what the market demands, such as an overly expensive custom fixture in a modest neighborhood.
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