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Introduction:<\/h2>\n
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According to statistics<\/a> provided by the Institute of Real Estate Management<\/a>, annual maintenance costs are higher than administrative expenses and almost as high as operating expenses, so having a detailed maintenance process is essential<\/strong> to well-executed property management.<\/p>\n

A well-organized maintenance log <\/strong>is a must-have for every maintenance supervisor and building owner as it provides a concise breakdown of maintenance needs identified through inspections<\/strong> and a way of tracking all the work being done on the property.<\/p>\n

Preparing the log in advance helps you:<\/p>\n

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  1. Get information about the resources and equipment you\u2019ll need during maintenance<\/li>\n
  2. Allocate your budget effectively<\/li>\n
  3. Ensure everything gets completed on time and meets strict quality standards<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    This checklist will help you set up a log spreadsheet<\/strong> by outlining exactly what needs to be included and how it should be tracked throughout the inspection and maintenance process<\/a>.<\/p>\n

    Now, let\u2019s get started.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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    Basic framework:<\/h2>\n
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    The first step in building your maintenance log is outlining the basic framework of your spreadsheet. What are the labels that are going to organize <\/strong>all of the important information?<\/p>\n

    Essential parts to include in the spreadsheet template are:<\/p>\n