Property Management

A Wisconsin property manager receives a maintenance request from a tenant for a broken furnace in January. This is classified as a(n):

ARoutine maintenance request with a 30-day response window
BEmergency requiring prompt repair to maintain habitability✓ Correct
CCosmetic issue the tenant must address
DCapital improvement requiring board approval

Explanation

A broken furnace in Wisconsin in January is an emergency maintenance issue because heat is essential to habitability. Landlords must respond promptly to emergency repairs affecting health and safety.

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