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Major Emergencies (Immediate Escalation Required)

These situations require immediate action and escalation to property management. Our team is trained to handle these emergencies swiftly while keeping both guest safety and property protection as top priorities.

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Written by Pedro El Ouali
Updated over 4 months ago

1. Lockouts

Situation: Guest cannot access property, including mid-stay lockouts

Our Actions:

  • Verify guest identity and correct property location

  • Confirm access code matches our records

  • Check for pending verifications or incomplete payments

  • Guide through troubleshooting if code isn't working

  • Attempt backup entry methods (emergency codes, lockbox)

  • Escalate immediately if access cannot be restored

2. Active Water Leaks/Flooding

Situation: Continuous water flow causing spreading damage

Our Actions:

  • Assess if immediate property damage will occur

  • Guide guest to shut off water source if safe

  • Request photos/videos for documentation

  • Escalate immediately for after-hours emergencies

3. Gas Leaks

Situation: Any gas odor or symptoms indicating leak

Our Actions:

  • Immediate guest evacuation

  • Instruct no use of switches/appliances/flames

  • Contact emergency services (911)

  • Immediate escalation to you

4. Electrical Hazards

Situation: Exposed wiring, sparks, burning smells, unsafe conditions

Our Actions:

  • Direct guest to safe area away from hazard

  • Request photos/videos only if safe

  • Guide to turn off breakers if safely accessible

  • Immediate escalation

5. Fire/Smoke

Situation: Any sign of fire or visible smoke, with or without alarms

Our Actions:

  • Direct immediate evacuation

  • Contact fire authorities

  • Immediate escalation

6. Security/Break-in

Situation: Forced entry, attempted entry, or safety threats

Our Actions:

  • Ensure guest reaches safe location

  • Document all relevant details

  • Advise contacting local authorities (911)

  • Immediate escalation

7. Complete Power Outage (Property-Specific)

Situation: Property without power while area has power

Our Actions:

  • Guide through breaker checks

  • Verify with neighbors about area power

  • Check utility provider for outages

  • Escalate if not area-wide issue

8. No Running Water

Situation: Complete loss of water service

Our Actions:

  • Determine if issue is partial or complete

  • Check for known service outages

  • If no outage reported, immediate escalation

  • If outage confirmed, inform guest and notify you

9. No Hot Water

Situation: No hot water throughout property

Our Actions:

  • Confirm if affecting entire property or specific fixtures

  • Check when issue began

  • Guide through water heater/breaker troubleshooting

  • Request photos of water heater and thermostat

  • Escalate if affecting entire property

10. HVAC Failure

Situation: Complete heating/cooling system failure

Our Actions:

  • Check thermostat settings and affected areas

  • Attempt troubleshooting with guest

  • Remote troubleshooting if access provided

  • Offer temporary solutions (fans/space heaters if available)

  • Escalate for complete system failures

11. Continuous Alarms

Situation: Any alarm sounding continuously at full volume

Our Actions:

  • Identify alarm type and trigger

  • Distinguish between continuous alarm vs beeping

  • Attempt to guide through silencing

  • Immediate escalation for continuous alarms

12. Missed Cleaning

Situation: Guest arrives to uncleaned property

Our Actions:

  • Document specific cleanliness issues

  • Take comprehensive photos/videos

  • Immediate escalation for resolution

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