Deferred maintenance
nounde·ferred main·te·nancepronounced dih-FERD MAYN-tə-nəns
Last reviewed 16 April 2026
What does the noun Deferred maintenance mean?
Repairs or upkeep that a homeowner delays or skips, usually to save money in the short term. Deferred maintenance typically compounds in cost, with industry estimates suggesting every dollar deferred can become four to seven dollars in future repair costs.
How the noun Deferred maintenance is used
The building report flagged years of deferred maintenance on the roof, which meant we would be looking at thousands in repairs within the first year of ownership.
Synonyms
delayed maintenance, postponed repairs
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MLA citation: "Deferred maintenance." How to Property, 16 Apr. 2026, https://howtoproperty.com.au/definitions/deferred-maintenance. Accessed 30 May 2026.
Chicago citation: How to Property. "Deferred maintenance." Last modified April 16, 2026. https://howtoproperty.com.au/definitions/deferred-maintenance.
APA citation: How to Property. (2026, April 16). Deferred maintenance. https://howtoproperty.com.au/definitions/deferred-maintenance