Which item is commonly reviewed in an inventory assessment of a property?

• A. Insurance premium history
• B. Current rent roll
• C. Local zoning maps
• D. Past utilities

Answer: (B)

In an inventory assessment of a property, you’re looking for data that reveals the property’s current income-producing status and occupancy. The current rent roll provides exactly that: a list of all active leases, the rents being paid, lease start and end dates, any escalations, and whether spaces are vacant. This information directly shows expected cash flow, occupancy levels, and lease risk, which are essential for valuing the property and planning operations, maintenance, and future capital needs.

Insurance premium history, while useful for budgeting and risk management, doesn’t show current income or occupancy. Local zoning maps relate to permitted uses and regulatory compliance rather than the property’s income or asset condition. Past utilities reflect historical operating costs but not the present income or occupancy picture that drives an inventory assessment.

So, the current rent roll is the most relevant item for an inventory assessment.