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Unit Standard
A unit standard records approved materials, finishes, fixtures and equipment for a property or unit type, including permitted substitutions and documented exceptions.
In property operations, a unit standard is a documented specification for approved materials, finishes, fixtures and equipment within a unit or unit type. OttoServ's rental-property guidance describes repeatable material choices, replacement rules and explicit property exceptions.
For a PM company owner or operating leader, an illustrative standard could record paint product and color, fixture model, equipment specification and approved substitutions. Keep it tied to the correct property or unit type, and record exceptions. Allora's multifamily guidance illustrates matching fixture specifications across repeated installations.
Source: OttoServ: Standardizing Materials Across a Rental Portfolio.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a unit standard the same as a rent-ready check?
No. A material specification states what to use. A rent-ready check assesses the unit's condition and completed work before handover.
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