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Emergency Maintenance

Emergency maintenance refers to urgent repairs…

Emergency maintenance refers to urgent repairs that must be addressed immediately due to safety risks or habitability threats — burst pipes, heating failures, gas leaks, or major roof damage.

In practice

A tenant reports a burst pipe flooding their unit on a Saturday night, and the property manager calls CRM Services.

Why it matters

Being known as responsive for after-hours emergencies is a competitive advantage.

Common questions
What qualifies as emergency maintenance?+

Any condition that threatens safety, creates flood risk, or makes the property uninhabitable.

How quickly must a landlord respond?+

Emergency maintenance should be addressed within hours, not days.

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