The short answer

Use one list for documented condition and another for work still promised or requested. Connect them without overwriting either.

Open and closed cardboard moving boxes grouped on an indoor floor.
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Give each open item an owner

Record the room, issue, agreed next step and who will follow up. Distinguish a resident request from approved work. If timing is uncertain, state when you will provide an update instead of inventing a completion date.

W3C recommends clear, concise instructions. [1]

Illustrative example: “Bedroom blind noted damaged; replacement approved; supplier date pending; update Tuesday.” Once installed, add the completion record. Do not erase the original condition note or treat silence as acceptance of an unresolved item.

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