Property Valuation
Physical deterioration that is 'incurable' in an appraisal means:
AThe item has been declared dangerous by the municipality
BThe cost to cure exceeds the value the cure would add to the property✓ Correct
CThe item cannot be physically repaired by any means
DThe property must be demolished and rebuilt
Explanation
In appraisal terminology, 'incurable' deterioration does not mean the item is physically impossible to fix—it means that the cost to fix (cure) the deterioration exceeds the value the repair would add to the property. If fixing the problem costs more than it adds in value, it is economically incurable. Appraisers categorize depreciation as curable (worth fixing) or incurable (not worth fixing) based on this economic test.
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