Severable and Non-Severable Real Estate Improvements: Methodological Guidelines for Construction Forensics Practitioners
Journal: Theory and Practice of Forensic Science
Year: 2018

Practice indicates that construction forensics investigations to identify severable and nonseverable property improvements often present a challenge even for construction experts. This has to do with the complex legal nature of property improvements. Moreover, definitions of the terms «severable» and «non-severable» improvements are absent from regulations and legislation. The paper covers key terms and concepts, examines the defining features of improvements, and offers recommendations on how t