Home planning
Property Contact Checklist for Emergencies
A property contact should know only the practical information needed for the role: how to reach the property, who manages the building or utilities, what urgent issues to look for, and who else should be contacted.
A property contact can help prevent a small household problem from becoming a larger one while you are away.
Access
Explain how authorized access would work.
Building contacts
Record relevant landlord, managing agent, concierge or maintenance details where appropriate.
Immediate priorities
Examples can include:
- water leaks
- heating failures
- unsecured windows or doors
- deliveries
- plants or pets
Limit the role
A property contact does not automatically have authority to make financial or legal decisions about the property.
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OnwardCircle helps you organize trusted contacts, support roles and practical scenario plans. It does not create legal authority or replace professional advice.