Not every maintenance issue is created equal. A leaking supply line and a squeaky cabinet hinge both show up as “maintenance requests,” but they require completely different responses. Maintenance triage is the process of sorting incoming requests by urgency, routing them to the right vendor, and communicating clearly with everyone involved — and it’s one of the most important things a property manager does. When a request comes in, our first step is assessment. Our team reviews the description and, if needed, asks a few follow-up questions before dispatching anyone. For many common issues — a thermostat that seems off, a breaker that tripped, a pilot light that went out — our AI-powered maintenance assistant walks the tenant through a quick troubleshooting process first. This alone resolves a significant portion of requests without a service call, which saves owners money and gets tenants a faster resolution. For issues that do require a vendor, we route based on trade, scope, and urgency. Emergency situations — no heat in winter, active water intrusion, gas concerns — are handled immediately. Non-emergency repairs are scheduled within a reasonable timeframe that respects both the tenant’s schedule and vendor availability. Owners are notified for anything above a pre-approved threshold. Communication throughout the process keeps everyone informed. Tenants know when to expect a vendor. Owners know what’s being addressed and why. And the repair record stays attached to the property in our system, which helps us spot patterns and make better long-term maintenance decisions.

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