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Tenant Maintenance

How to Submit a Maintenance Request

Report a repair issue with photos and priority level, then track it from submission to completion.

3 min read  ·  Updated June 2026

Before you start:
  • You have a LeaseBase tenant account and are signed in.
1

Open the Maintenance section

Click Maintenance in the sidebar of your tenant portal. You see a list of your existing requests and a Submit Request button.

2

Fill in the request details

Enter a title describing the issue (e.g., “Leaky kitchen faucet”). Select a category like Plumbing or Electrical. Set the priority level — the AI will suggest one based on your description. Write a clear description of what’s wrong.

3

Add photos of the issue

Click “Add photos” to attach up to 5 images. Take clear photos showing the problem. JPG, PNG, and HEIC files up to 10 MB each are supported. A thumbnail preview appears as you add photos.

4

Set entry permission and contact preference

Choose whether your landlord or vendor can enter your unit (With notice, Without notice, or Do not enter). Select how you’d like to be contacted about updates.

5

Submit your request

Click Submit. You’re redirected to your maintenance list with the new request showing a SUBMITTED badge. You receive a confirmation email with your request number (MR-XXXXXXXX).

6

Track the status

Come back to Maintenance any time to see the current status. Your request moves through stages: Submitted → Assigned → In Progress → Completed. You get email notifications at each step.

Common questions

How do I know my request was received?

You receive a confirmation email with your request number (MR-XXXXXXXX) immediately after submitting.

Can I add photos after submitting?

Photos must be added when you submit the request. You can attach up to 5 images.

How do I track the status of my request?

Go to Maintenance in your portal to see all your requests. Each one shows its current status: Submitted, Assigned, In Progress, or Completed.

What if it’s an emergency?

If you have an emergency like a fire, flood, or gas leak, set the priority to Urgent and include the emergency keywords in your description. The system flags it as an emergency with escalated alerts to your landlord.

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