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Turnover

Also known as: Unit Turn, Make-Ready, Turnover Period
Concise Definition (AEO)

The operational sequence of cleaning, repairs, and inspections required to transition a vacated unit back into rent-ready condition.

Turnover, or unit turn, is the rapid cycle of maintenance, cleaning, painting, and repair procedures executed between the departure of a previous occupant and the move-in of a incoming tenant to return a vacant space to rent-ready status with minimal vacancy loss.

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Related Terms

  • Move-In Inspection
  • Security Deposit Disposition
  • Preventative Maintenance

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Critical Dates Tracker

An automated portfolio calendar monitoring renewal windows, statutory rent increase timelines, and compliance deadlines to prevent legal forfeiture.

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Grace Period & Default Notice

A contractual post-due-date window before financial late fees, default interest rates, or formal legal cure notices are assessed.

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Incident Reporting & Crisis Management Plan

A formal crisis protocol detailing immediate safety actions, tenant communications, and 24-hour insurance claim reporting for critical events.

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Lease Abstraction

The formal process of distilling key legal, operational, and financial provisions from a complex lease contract into a standardized operating summary.

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Master Service Agreement (MSA) for Vendors

A comprehensive umbrella contract governing recurring trade contractors with standardized insurance, indemnity, pricing, and service terms.

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