Property Maintenance Flashcards
Maintenance
Refers to the upkeep & repair of property & equipment
Purpose of Property Maintenance
- Control costs
- Increase efficiency
- Preserve the asset
- Minimize risk to property, residents & public
- Attract/retain skilled maint. personnel
- Attract/retain residents
Benefits of Maintenance Knowledge
- Set quality standards
- Follow up & inspect workmanship
- Better communication w/ maint. personnel, owners & contractors
- Control maintenance expenditures
- Manage daily maintenance work
- Assign & prioritize service requests
- Estimate cost & time for completion
Types of Maintenance
- Exterior 4. Capital
- Interior 5. Moisture Management
- Make-Ready 6. Preventative
Exterior Maintenance
Repairing or replacing items to keep building & landscape areas in excellent condition.
- Lighting - Fencing
- Driveways - Doors/Windows
Interior Maintenance
Repairing or replacing items to keep building & amenity interiors in excellent condition.
- Walls/Ceilings - Safety
- Electrical & Plumbing
- Cabinets
Make-Ready Maintenance
Repairing or replacing items to make a unit “market ready”.
- Move out review - Mechanicals
- Fixtures & Appliance - Painting/Flooring
- Cleaning
Capital Maintenance
Managing the addition or repair of large, non-recurring property expenditures that add to the “useful life” of a property.
- Includes supervision & record-keeping for capital installations
Moisture Management Maintenance
- Managing maint. issues related to water damage, moisture infiltration, visible mold & musty odors.
- Ensures meeting lender & regulatory requirements for such incidents.
Preventative Maintenance
- A proactive approach to protect & maintain the value of a property.
- A scheduled approach to limiting deferred maintenance meeting regulatory inspection requirements
