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How do I track maintenance requests?

In a basement workshop, a maintenance coordinator checks a tablet in front of a column whiteboard with colored magnets, a toolbox on the bench
  1. One record per request
  2. Status and next step
  3. Proof the work is done

The short answer

Keep one traceable record for each issue, with the report, responsible person, status, communications, work and completion evidence. Make the next action and owner visible so a status label cannot hide unfinished work.

On this page

Capture the essentials

Record property and unit, reported symptoms, time, contact details, attachments and urgency assessment. Link duplicate reports without deleting relevant history or losing a resident's update.

Track real milestones

Separate received, assigned, accepted, attended and resolved where your workflow supports them. Review note visibility before sharing. Verify invoices and payment separately from repair completion.

Example: a resident calls twice

Add the second call and new information to the existing issue or link the records. Two closed tickets should not conceal one unresolved repair.

References and next steps

Use these references for the specific topic they cover. Local requirements and individual circumstances may differ.

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