The article provides backup for the high cost of unit turnover at apartment properties and cites three primary factors contributing to the cost: increased utility expense (owner paying for utilities in vacant units), lost rent (an obvious factor) and increased marketing costs (as vacant units typically require a more concerted, and costly, marketing effort). To minimize the expenses the author suggests that proactive planning and scheduling are the best means to manage the issue. Promoting and enforcing early notice to vacate rules and inspecting units well before the move out date are two ways to understand what needs to be done once the unit is vacated.

 

 

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