Property ManagementIntermediateDelaware Exam

What is 'replacement reserve' in Delaware commercial property budgeting?

ASimply a legal fund required by Delaware statute solely to cover the cost of replacing tenants who vacate, under typical circumstances
BA budget line item setting aside funds annually for eventual replacement of major capital items (roof, HVAC, parking lot, elevators)Correct
CInsurance reserves for property casualty losses
DA fund reserved for replacing the property management company

Why A budget line item setting aside funds annually for eventual replacement of major capital items (roof, HVAC, parking lot, elevators) Is Correct

Answer B: A budget line item setting aside funds annually for eventual replacement of major capital items (roof, HVAC, parking lot, elevators)

Replacement reserves (capital reserves) are annual contributions to a fund for future replacement of major building components with limited useful lives. Example: if a roof has 10 years of life and costs $100,000 to replace, the annual reserve might be $10,000.

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