Constructive Total Loss

Definition of "Constructive total loss"

Tammy Garcia real estate agent

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Keller Williams Realty

Partial loss of such significance that the cost of restoring damaged property would exceed its value after restoration. For example, an automobile is so badly damaged by fire that fixing it would cost more than the restored vehicle would be worth.

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