The ultra socialists will argue everyone should have granite countertops as a matter of right, while the opposite side will say that kitchens aren't even necessary.

An adjustment could be any of the following.Lowering the rental amountAdding appliancesFixing or replacing something (New carpet, new paint, new kitchen counter top etc.) 

This includes LVP flooring, quartz countertops, new paint, and modest bathroom upgrades.

I was reading an older thread and Will and others suggested granite countertops for rentals and flips.

You couldn’t sell a home for what it cost to build it.”Fiscus said they have been able to make the numbers work by using cost-effective subcontractors, buying their products (such as countertops and cabinets) in bulk and using the same floorplans for their homes.

We have been installing granite counter tops in almost every home we don ranging in price from $60k on up. 

The kitchen was renovated with new 42-inch cabinets, stainless steel appliances and granite counter tops.

If, though, when you say "updating" you mean that you are gutting the interior of the unit, putting in new cabinets, new counter-tops etc, then I agree that you have a renovation/improvement project and the windows would be capitalized as a part of that project.

If section 8 will pay a premium price for granite counter tops and newly renovated homes, why shouldn't they ask for it.

@Will Barnard No problem with the questions.I should mention that we do prime walls and ceilings right after floors are installed and before baseboards are put in, but all I can tell you is that we find that it's better for us to paint at the end because the touch-ups are excessive when we paint early in the process.Once all the subs have done all of their final work (cabinets/countertops installed, tile done, final plumbing done, final electric done), the painters come in and do any drywall patching needed.