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FUNCTIONAL OBSOLESCENCE [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2018-06-06
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Merchandising Techniques
- Real Estate
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- functional obsolescence
1, record 1, English, functional%20obsolescence
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Functional obsolescence is a reduction in the usefulness or desirability of an object because of an outdated design feature, usually one that cannot be easily changed. The term is commonly used in real estate, but has a wide application. 2, record 1, English, - functional%20obsolescence
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Techniques marchandes
- Immobilier
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- obsolescence fonctionnelle
1, record 1, French, obsolescence%20fonctionnelle
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- désuétude fonctionnelle 2, record 1, French, d%C3%A9su%C3%A9tude%20fonctionnelle
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] l'obsolescence peut être divisée en deux grands types : obsolescence fonctionnelle (technique); obsolescence psychologique (désir et modes) [...] 1, record 1, French, - obsolescence%20fonctionnelle
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-05-22
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Property Law (common law)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- curable depreciation
1, record 2, English, curable%20depreciation
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Those items of physical deterioration and functional obsolescence that are customarily repaired or replaced because the enhancement in the value of the property by curing exceeds the cost of curing. Example : broken window. 1, record 2, English, - curable%20depreciation
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Droit des biens et de la propriété (common law)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- dépréciation réparable
1, record 2, French, d%C3%A9pr%C3%A9ciation%20r%C3%A9parable
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Éléments qui font l'objet d'une détérioration matérielle ou d'une désuétude fonctionnelle et qui sont habituellement réparés ou remplacés parce que leur contribution à la valeur de la propriété dépasse le coût des réparations. Par exemple, le remplacement d'une fenêtre brisée. 1, record 2, French, - d%C3%A9pr%C3%A9ciation%20r%C3%A9parable
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fiche terminologique en transactions immobilières fournie par le ministère des Affaires indiennes. 2, record 2, French, - d%C3%A9pr%C3%A9ciation%20r%C3%A9parable
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1988-07-11
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Real Estate
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- curable depreciation
1, record 3, English, curable%20depreciation
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Those items of physical deterioration and functional obsolescence which are economically feasible to cure and hence are customarily repaired or replaced by a prudent property owner. The estimate of this depreciation is usually computed as a dollar amount of the cost-to-cure. 1, record 3, English, - curable%20depreciation
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Immobilier
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- dépréciation remédiable
1, record 3, French, d%C3%A9pr%C3%A9ciation%20rem%C3%A9diable
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1988-07-11
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Real Estate
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- incurable depreciation
1, record 4, English, incurable%20depreciation
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Elements of physical deterioration or functional obsolescence which either cannot be corrected; or, if possible to correct, cannot be corrected except at a cost in excess of their contribution to the value of the property. 1, record 4, English, - incurable%20depreciation
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Immobilier
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- dépréciation irrémédiable
1, record 4, French, d%C3%A9pr%C3%A9ciation%20irr%C3%A9m%C3%A9diable
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1983-03-28
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Urban Planning
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- curable functional obsolescence 1, record 5, English, curable%20functional%20obsolescence
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- functional curable obsolescence 1, record 5, English, functional%20curable%20obsolescence
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Functional obsolescence which may be corrected or cured when the cost of replacing the outmoded or unacceptable component is at least offset by the anticipated increase in utility, and hence ultimately in value, resulting from the replacement. 1, record 5, English, - curable%20functional%20obsolescence
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Aménagement urbain
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- désuétude fonctionnelle réparable 1, record 5, French, d%C3%A9su%C3%A9tude%20fonctionnelle%20r%C3%A9parable
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme proposé par l'auteur pour remplacer l'expression "désuétude fonctionnelle curable" employée pour désigner la désuétude qui "touche des éléments de la construction dont le coût de remplacement ou de réparation est égal ou inférieur à la valeur qui en résulterait." Il faut éviter de dire qu'une désuétude fonctionnelle est "curable" puisqu'en français cet adjectif appartient au domaine de la médecine. C'est sous l'influence de l'anglais qu'on l'emploie pour qualifier la désuétude fonctionnelle. 1, record 5, French, - d%C3%A9su%C3%A9tude%20fonctionnelle%20r%C3%A9parable
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1983-03-28
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Urban Planning
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- accrued depreciation 1, record 6, English, accrued%20depreciation
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- diminished utility 1, record 6, English, diminished%20utility
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
the difference between reproduction cost new or replacement cost new of the improvements and the present worth of those improvements, both measured as of the date of the appraisal. In measuring accrued depreciation, the appraiser is interested in identifying and measuring the loss in utility experienced by the subject structure in its present condition, as compared to the utility it would have as a new improvement representing the highest and best use of the site. The expression "accrued depreciation" is by far the most frequently used of these two terms. The concept represented by it is sometimes closely related to "depreciation" and this is why "accrued depreciation" is also said to be function of physical deterioration, functional obsolescence and economic obsolescence. 1, record 6, English, - accrued%20depreciation
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Aménagement urbain
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- dépréciation accumulée 1, record 6, French, d%C3%A9pr%C3%A9ciation%20accumul%C3%A9e
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Différence entre le coût de remplacement neuf et la valeur actuelle. C'est la dévalorisation déjà (subie). La dépréciation accumulée se rapproche souvent de la notion représentée par le terme "dépréciation" employé seul. 1, record 6, French, - d%C3%A9pr%C3%A9ciation%20accumul%C3%A9e
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1981-12-03
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Urban Housing
- Finance
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- observed condition method 1, record 7, English, observed%20condition%20method
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- breakdown method 2, record 7, English, breakdown%20method
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A method of estimating accrued depreciation which considers and estimates separately the deduction for physical deterioration, functional obsolescence and economic obsolescence. The several estimates are then added to provide a lump-sum deduction from reproduction cost new. 1, record 7, English, - observed%20condition%20method
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Habitation et logement (Urbanisme)
- Finances
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- procédé de répartition
1, record 7, French, proc%C3%A9d%C3%A9%20de%20r%C3%A9partition
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Procédé [...] axé sur l'identification et la catégorisation des diverses causes de dépréciation. Chacune des catégories appelle des moyens de mesure ou de répartition particuliers. Selon l'état du bâtiment et les conditions économiques touchant l'immeuble, chaque catégorie de déficience est établie séparément et déduite du coût de reproduction ou de remplacement neuf. 1, record 7, French, - proc%C3%A9d%C3%A9%20de%20r%C3%A9partition
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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