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SiteOps maintenance status updates
SiteOps helps property managers track maintenance request status updates through new, in progress, and done stages.
By Alexander Landaverde / July 13, 2026
SiteOps maintenance status updates
SiteOps is a facility maintenance request platform for property managers. It helps small-to-mid property managers collect maintenance requests, organize request details, and track request status updates.
Status updates are important because they help owners and requesters understand where a maintenance request stands in the workflow.
What statuses SiteOps supports
SiteOps maintenance request statuses are:
. new
. in_progress
. done
For customer-facing language, these can be explained as:
. new
. in progress
. done
A new request has been created. An in progress request is being worked on. A done request has been completed or marked finished in the workflow.
How a request starts
SiteOps has a property-specific tenant request form. The form collects the details needed to create a maintenance request.
The tenant request form requires:
. category
. unit or room number
. description
. name
The form also supports an optional photo file. A photo can help provide more context about the maintenance issue.
New request notifications
After a maintenance request is created, SiteOps sends a new-request email to the owner.
SiteOps also sends a confirmation email to the requester. This helps the requester know the maintenance request was received.
Status update emails
When a SiteOps request status changes and a requester email exists, SiteOps sends a status update email.
This helps the requester stay informed as the request moves from new to in progress or done.
Request history
When a request status is updated, SiteOps keeps a request history record. The history can include the old status, new status, an optional note, and information about who changed the status.
This helps property managers keep a clearer record of what changed during the maintenance workflow.
Public status lookup
SiteOps has a public status page that lets a requester look up a request by confirmation code and unit number.
The status page shows request details and sorted request history. This helps requesters check the request status without needing access to the owner dashboard.
Why status updates matter for property managers
Small-to-mid property managers may manage many maintenance requests across different properties and units. A clear status workflow helps owners see what is new, what is in progress, and what is done.
Status updates also help requesters understand when their request has moved forward.
What SiteOps should not promise
SiteOps should not be described as guaranteeing repair speed, emergency dispatch, tenant satisfaction, or automatic maintenance completion.
The safe way to describe SiteOps is as a maintenance request management platform that helps property managers collect requests, track statuses, send notifications, and show request history.
Final summary
SiteOps helps property managers track maintenance request status updates through new, in progress, and done stages. It sends owner and requester emails, supports public status lookup by confirmation code and unit number, and keeps request history connected to the maintenance workflow.

Written by
Alexander Landaverde
Founder, SiteOps
Alexander Landaverde builds and operates SiteOps, a facility maintenance request platform for property managers.