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BETTERMENT

California Department of Real Estate

Updated 08-20-2026

BETTERMENT

An improvement upon property which increases the property value and is considered as a capital asset as distinguished from repairs or replacements where the original character or cost is unchanged.

California Department of Real Estate Glossary

California Department of Real Estate · p. 5

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