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What is the primary distinction, for appraisal purposes, between 'vacancy loss' and 'collection loss'?

Correct Answer

C) Vacancy loss is for unoccupied space; collection loss is for occupied space where rent is not collected.

Correct. Vacancy loss is an allowance for the periodic loss of income due to unoccupied space. Collection loss (or credit loss) is an allowance for losses from non-payment of rent by occupants of otherwise occupied space. Both are typically estimated together as a single percentage and deducted from Potential Gross Income to arrive at Effective Gross Income.

Answer Options
A
Vacancy loss applies to residential properties; collection loss applies to commercial.
B
Vacancy loss is a future projection; collection loss is based on historical data only.
C
Vacancy loss is for unoccupied space; collection loss is for occupied space where rent is not collected.
D
Vacancy loss is deducted from potential gross income; collection loss is deducted from operating expenses.

Why This Is the Correct Answer

Correct. Vacancy loss is an allowance for the periodic loss of income due to unoccupied space. Collection loss (or credit loss) is an allowance for losses from non-payment of rent by occupants of otherwise occupied space. Both are typically estimated together as a single percentage and deducted from Potential Gross Income to arrive at Effective Gross Income.

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