Rental Escalation Index

Program #:   1636

Module:    Utilities

Overview

Use Rental Escalation Index (program #1636) to define the escalation rates in the Escalation field menu that appears in various SBN programs. An escalation rate determines the percentage or currency amount that the payment rate on a contract increases annually.

Note: Escalation rates apply to all contract types in Contract Master (program #548), not just rental contracts.

The Rental Escalation Index Window

The following graphic shows Rental Escalation Index as the program opens.

Field/Column Descriptions

The following table describes the fields and columns in the Rental Escalation Index window.

Creating an Escalation Rate

Use the following steps to create an escalation rate:

   1.    Choose New Record.

‰    The fields open for changes.

   2.    Enter the details of the new escalation rate.

   3.    Choose Save to save changes and close.

Changing an Escalation Rate

You can change the details of an existing escalation rate.

Use the following steps to change an escalation rate:

   1.    Double-click the escalation rate you want to change, or choose Get Record.

   2.    Choose Change Record.

‰    The fields open for changes.

   3.    Change the details as needed.

   4.    Choose Save.

Deleting an Escalation Rate

Use the following steps to delete an escalation rate:

   1.    Select the escalation rate you want to delete.

   2.    Choose Delete Record.

‰    The escalation rate no longer appears in the list of rates.

Button Functions

The following table displays the buttons, describes the shortcut keys, actions and functionality.

Modifications and Updates to Rental Escalation Index

The following table lists modifications and updates to the Rental Escalation Index document.