CAMT Make-Ready and Unit Turnover

Question 1

What does the term 'make-ready' refer to in apartment maintenance?

Accepted Answer

The process of preparing a vacant unit for a new resident

Answer

'Make-ready' refers to the process of thoroughly inspecting, cleaning, repairing, and preparing a vacant apartment unit so it is ready for a new resident to move in.

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of a move-in/move-out inspection checklist?

Accepted Answer

To document the unit's condition and protect both the resident and management from disputes

Answer

Move-in/move-out inspection checklists document the unit's condition at each transition to provide a factual basis for security deposit decisions and dispute resolution.

Question 3

Which of the following tasks is typically completed FIRST during a unit make-ready?

Accepted Answer

Conducting a thorough inspection and creating a punch list

Answer

A thorough inspection and punch list creation should be done first so all needed repairs and cleaning tasks can be identified and scheduled efficiently before work begins.

Question 4

What is a 'punch list' in the context of apartment unit turnover?

Accepted Answer

A checklist of all repairs, cleaning, and tasks needed to make a unit rent-ready

Answer

A punch list is a detailed checklist of all outstanding repairs, cleaning tasks, and work items that must be completed before a vacant unit is considered rent-ready.

Question 5

When should door locks typically be rekeyed or changed during unit turnover?

Accepted Answer

Every time a unit turns over, regardless of lock condition

Answer

Locks should be rekeyed or changed with every unit turnover to ensure that previous tenants, their guests, or anyone else who had a key no longer has access to the unit.

CAMT - Certified Apartment Maintenance Technician Practice Test

CAMT - Certified Apartment Maintenance Technician Practice Test

CAMT Make-Ready and Unit Turnover