Interviewer instructions
- In this section of the questionnaire you are to include cost which were incurred by the household on routine dwelling unit maintenance. The cost of materials and labour related to major capital expenditures which increases the investment value of the building should not be included in the cost recorded in this section of the questionnaire. Material and labour cost which should be included, e.g. fixing the pipe, materials purchased by the plumber and the cost of his labour to be included separately. Cost associated with Christmas time painting of the dwelling unit etc.
- Note: what is required is cost of maintenance and minor repairs
- Note: Exclude any expenditures on major additions and improvements which add to the value of the property, e.g. built a new wall, built a retaining wall, etc. Also, exclude expenditure on damages caused by extraordinary events, e.g. hurricane, fire, etc. Even if rented, probe for repair and maintenance expenses.