Requested maintenance is corrective action in response to a resident or board member request or contractor recommendation/observation, or observed during a regular site visit. Which of the following is an example of requested maintenance?

• A. Routine mowing and edge trimming
• B. Central heating system replacement
• C. Missing lawn sprinkler head
• D. Repainting a common area

Answer: (C)

Requested maintenance is corrective action taken when a deficiency is identified by a resident, board member, contractor, or during a site visit. A missing lawn sprinkler head fits this because it’s a defect found during a regular site visit that prevents the irrigation system from functioning properly; fixing it restores proper operation, which is the essence of corrective maintenance triggered by a discovered issue. By contrast, routine mowing and edge trimming are regular, scheduled tasks done regardless of deficiencies; replacing a central heating system is a major upgrade or replacement driven by age or broader planning rather than addressing a specific defect found or reported; repainting a common area is a cosmetic refresh or routine upkeep, not addressing a malfunction.