the economic feasibility of “fixing” the item which is causing the value loss. An item of depreciation is curable if the cost to cure does not exceed the value increase derived from implementing the cure. Alternatively, if the value increase is equal to, or greater than the cost the cure, the deficiency will be categorized as curable.

Curable items would include most common items of physical depreciation such as repair of a broken window, or broken handrail. It would also include re-painting the exterior of the house if the paint finish was worn and no longer protecting the siding or trim.