Certified Relocation Professional (CRP) Practice Exam

Which expense is often excluded from company relocation policies?

1. Utilities setup fees

2. Moving vehicle rental costs

3. Costs for pre-move house cleaning

4. Transportation of recreational vehicles

The correct answer is: Transportation of recreational vehicles

Transportation of recreational vehicles is frequently excluded from company relocation policies because it typically falls outside the standard scope of relocation expenses that companies are willing to cover. Relocation policies are generally designed to assist employees with the essential and necessary expenses associated with moving their primary household goods and residential needs. Recreational vehicles, such as campers, boats, and trailers, are not considered essential to the relocation process for most employees, who are moving their primary residence. Therefore, companies often do not see the transportation of these items as a critical cost that helps facilitate the employee's move. This helps keep relocation expenses within manageable limits, focusing on the primary household needs rather than personal leisure items, which can vary significantly in cost and necessity among employees. The other categories mentioned—utilities setup fees, moving vehicle rental costs, and pre-move house cleaning—are more directly related to the relocation process, making it more common for them to be included in relocation policies. Utilities setup fees are necessary for the new residence, moving vehicle rentals ensure the safe transportation of household goods, and house cleaning helps prepare the home for sale or rental, all considered standard relocation expenses.