Property Valuation
An over-improvement is a property improvement that:
AExceeds the maximum allowed building height
BCosts more than its contribution to the property's market value✓ Correct
CViolates zoning requirements
DHas been completed without a building permit
Explanation
An over-improvement is one that costs more than its contribution to market value — it represents a case where investment in the improvement is not recovered through higher property value. For example, adding a $100,000 swimming pool to a house in a neighborhood where pools add only $20,000 to value would be an over-improvement.
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