Property Management
Deferred maintenance in a property owner's investment portfolio is a concern because:
AIt improves cash flow in the short term but reduces value and may create habitability issues✓ Correct
BAll maintenance must be performed immediately under Utah law
CDeferred maintenance increases property tax assessments
DProperty managers may never defer maintenance
Explanation
While deferring maintenance may temporarily improve cash flow, it reduces property value, can create habitability issues, may violate lease terms, and often leads to larger, more expensive problems. A prudent property manager must balance owner cash flow needs against property preservation.
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