Case Study — Multi-Family & HOA

Multi-Family Turn / Punchlist + Repairs

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Overview

A property management team needed unit turns completed in a repeatable sequence, combining punchlist closure, minor repairs, and final readiness checks before new resident move-in windows.

Problem / Goals

  • Turn windows were tight and often overlapped across units.
  • Punchlist items were split across multiple vendors with inconsistent handoff.
  • Site team needed clear readiness status before leasing handoff.
  • Need one coordination flow for repair approvals and completion tracking.

Scope Included + Exclusions

Scope Included

  • Punchlist correction for drywall, paint touch-up, and fixture alignment.
  • Minor plumbing and electrical repairs by appropriate licensed trades when required.
  • Hardware, trim, and unit-ready handyman corrections.
  • Final turnover cleaning and visual quality check.

Exclusions

  • Major structural work or full renovation scope.
  • Utility-side corrections controlled by external providers.
  • Work outside approved turn unit list unless added by written change order.

Work Window (hours/days)

Work was planned in rolling weekday blocks with same-day status updates, and targeted after-hours access when occupied common areas required quiet windows.

Technical Approach (step-by-step)

  1. Perform entry walkthrough and define unit-specific punchlist with property manager.
  2. Group tasks by trade and sequence to reduce rework.
  3. Complete repairs, then run quality check against punchlist line items.
  4. Escalate non-standard findings for written approval before proceeding.
  5. Finish with turnover clean and final walkthrough signoff.

Safety / Compliance (COI, permits if applicable)

  • COI records maintained for participating partner scopes.
  • Licensed work scheduled with permit handling when required by jurisdiction.
  • Site safety expectations documented before unit entry.

Deliverables + Acceptance Criteria (photos, checklist, walkthrough signoff)

  • Unit-level checklist completed and marked by line item.
  • Photo documentation for key repairs and final condition.
  • Walkthrough signoff confirming turn-readiness with site representative.

Change Orders (written approval)

Any scope discovered outside the approved punchlist was priced and logged as a change order, then completed only after written approval by the authorized property contact.

Closeout Pack (photos + checklist + signoff)

Closeout included unit photos, completed checklist records, and final signoff notes so leasing and operations teams could release units with clear documentation.

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