All issue topics
Issue category
Cleanliness and waste
Cleanliness issues include everything from missed garbage collection to residents leaving items in hallways. Consistent reporting helps managers coordinate with cleaning crews and enforce bylaws.
Common examples
- •Overflowing trash rooms
- •Recycling contamination
- •Items dumped in common areas
- •Pest sightings
How to report it well
- Photograph the area before it's cleaned so the record is objective.
- Note the frequency — daily, weekly, or one-off.
- Flag pest sightings as high priority to trigger extermination visits.
FAQ
Are residents fined for dumping in hallways?
Many bylaws allow chargebacks for cleanup costs when the responsible unit can be identified.