CAMT Make-Ready and Unit Turnover 3

Question 1

What is the purpose of conducting a move-out walk-through with a departing resident?

Accepted Answer

To document any damages beyond normal wear and tear before the resident leaves

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To collect the final rent payment

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To provide the resident with instructions for the new unit

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To calculate the cost of future renovations

Question 2

How is 'normal wear and tear' generally defined in apartment maintenance?

Accepted Answer

Gradual deterioration from ordinary use that cannot be charged to the resident

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Any damage that occurs during a resident's tenancy, regardless of cause

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Damage that costs less than $100 to repair

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Any defect present in the unit before the resident moved in

Question 3

During unit turnover, what should be done with bathroom caulk that shows signs of mold or cracking?

Accepted Answer

Remove and replace the caulk to prevent water intrusion and mold growth

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Apply a fresh coat of paint over it to conceal the discoloration

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Bleach-clean it and leave it in place as long as there are no leaks

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Replace it only if a new resident specifically requests it

Question 4

What is the standard practice for carpet evaluation during unit turnover?

Accepted Answer

Professionally clean or replace carpet based on condition and years of service

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Replace carpet after every tenancy regardless of condition

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Vacuum only, as professional cleaning is the new resident's responsibility

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Clean only if visibly stained; otherwise leave as-is

Question 5

Which of the following best defines a 'zero-day turn' in apartment maintenance?

Accepted Answer

When a new resident moves in on the same day a previous resident vacates

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A unit with no maintenance work needed before re-leasing

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A unit that has been vacant for zero days in the current year

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A make-ready completed with zero defects on the final inspection

Question 6

What should a maintenance technician do if they discover a habitability issue such as mold or a structural defect during a unit make-ready?

Accepted Answer

Immediately report it to the property manager and halt leasing until resolved

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Complete the make-ready and note it on the punch list for future follow-up

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Repair it quickly without documenting it to avoid delaying the lease-up

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Inform only the prospective new resident and let them decide

Question 7

Which method of documentation is most effective for recording unit condition during make-ready inspections?

Accepted Answer

A written inspection checklist with detailed notes and photographs

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A verbal report to the property manager

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A general work order with no specific unit condition details

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An oral agreement with the leasing team