Property Management

In Louisiana, 'deferred maintenance' on a managed property refers to:

AFuture maintenance planned in the capital budget
BMaintenance work that should have been done but has been postponed, leading to accumulated deterioration✓ Correct
CMaintenance costs deferred to a future accounting period
DMaintenance performed on a scheduled quarterly basis

Explanation

Deferred maintenance refers to repairs and maintenance that should have been performed but have been delayed or neglected. It accumulates over time, often resulting in more expensive repairs later and reducing property value — a key concern in property management and appraisal.

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