Property Management

What is 'deferred maintenance' in property management and why is it a concern?

AMaintenance scheduled for the future
BRepairs and maintenance that have been postponed, leading to greater deterioration and eventually higher costs✓ Correct
CMaintenance covered by a warranty
DRoutine maintenance done seasonally

Explanation

Deferred maintenance is maintenance that has been delayed or postponed. It leads to accelerating deterioration, higher eventual repair costs, and reduced property value. In appraisal, significant deferred maintenance is a form of curable physical depreciation.

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