Maintenance Status Workflow
Every maintenance request follows this lifecycle:Status transition rules
Maintenance status changes are enforced server-side. Only the following transitions are permitted:
Attempting an invalid transition (for example, moving a request from Open directly to Completed) returns an error message. Attempting to set a status that is already current also returns an error message. This ensures your maintenance pipeline follows a consistent workflow.
Submitting a maintenance request (tenants)
Tenants submit requests from their portal.- Log in at briksync.com/login.
- Go to Maintenance → New Request.
- Fill in the request form:
- Title — a short summary, 3–200 characters (e.g. “Broken window latch in bedroom”).
- Description — full details, including when the problem started (10–2,000 characters).
- Priority — see below.
- Category — optional label for the type of work (up to 100 characters).
- Photos — attach up to 5 images to help the manager assess the issue (recommended). Each image must be under 8 MB. Accepted formats: JPEG, PNG, WebP. EXIF metadata is automatically stripped for privacy before storage.
- Click Submit Request.
Photo uploads are processed securely: images are stripped of EXIF metadata, uploaded to secure
storage, and linked to the maintenance request. If a photo upload fails, the system rolls back all
uploaded files and removes the request to prevent partial records.
Priority Levels
Emergency and high priority requests are highlighted prominently in the property manager’s
dashboard to ensure fast response.
Managing Requests (Property Managers & Admins)
Viewing Requests
Go to Maintenance to see all requests across your assigned properties. Use filters to sort by:- Status — Open, In Progress, Awaiting Parts, Completed, Cancelled.
- Priority — emergency, high, medium, low.
- Property — filter to a specific property.
- Date submitted.
Updating a Request
- Click on any request to open its detail view.
- Review the tenant’s description, priority, and any attached photos.
- Update the status as work progresses.
- Add internal notes (coming soon — separate private notes not visible to the tenant are planned; for now use the resolution note field for staff-only context).
- Record estimated cost or actual cost (0–1,000,000) and scheduled date for the work.
- Add a resolution note when marking as completed — a brief description of what was done. This is shared with the tenant.
Assigning a vendor
You can assign a vendor from your vendor directory to a maintenance request:- Open the request.
- Click Assign Vendor.
- Select a vendor from your organisation’s vendor list, or create a new one.
- The vendor’s contact details are automatically linked to the request.
- Record the scheduled date and any quote or cost information.
Maintenance History
Every resolved request is retained in the system permanently. You can view the full maintenance history for a specific property from the Maintenance section — filter by property and set the status filter to Completed. This history is useful for identifying recurring issues and demonstrating your responsiveness to tenants.Tips for Effective Maintenance Management
- Respond to Open requests within 24 hours, even if only to acknowledge receipt and set expectations.
- Use internal notes to document contractor conversations and quotes.
- Keep resolution notes clear and specific — tenants read these.
- Review your Maintenance Analytics (PRO+ plans) regularly to identify recurring problems or high-cost properties.
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