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Overview

The Resident Management module provides comprehensive tools for managing all resident information, including personal profiles, vehicles, pets, and visitor records. This system is designed for community administrators to maintain accurate and up-to-date resident data.

Key Features

Profile Management

Create, view, update, and delete resident profiles with complete contact information

Vehicle Tracking

Register and manage resident vehicles with license plates and details

Pet Registry

Track pets for each household with breed, age, and other details

Visitor Management

Monitor and record visitor access with arrival and departure times

Managing Resident Profiles

Creating a New Resident

1

Select Community

From the Residents page, select the community where the new resident will be registered using the community filter dropdown.
2

Create User Account

Click “New Resident” and fill in the user creation form:
  • First Name & Last Name: The resident’s legal name
  • Username: For login access (must be unique)
  • Email: Contact email address
  • Password: Initial password (minimum 6 characters)
  • Confirm Password: Must match the password field
The system automatically creates a user account with the RESIDENT role and links it to the selected community.
3

Add Resident Details

Complete the resident profile:
  • Full Name: Display name for the resident
  • Phone: Contact phone number
  • Unit/House Number: The resident’s address within the community
  • Address: Complete address details
4

Save and Verify

Click “Save” to create the resident record. The system will:
  • Create the user account
  • Generate the resident profile
  • Link the resident to the selected community
  • Send any configured welcome notifications

Viewing Resident Information

The Residents list displays:
  • Community: Associated community name
  • Unit Number: Resident’s house or apartment number
  • Full Name: Resident’s complete name
  • Email: Contact email address
  • Phone: Contact phone number
Use the community filter at the top to view residents from specific communities or all communities at once.

Updating Resident Profiles

  1. Navigate to the Residents list
  2. Click on a resident’s row to view their detail page
  3. Click “Edit” to modify:
    • Full name
    • Email address
    • Phone number
    • Unit/house number
    • Address
    • Community assignment
  4. Click “Save” to apply changes
When editing a resident, you can change their community assignment, but they must belong to at least one community in the system.

Pagination and Sorting

The resident list supports:
  • Page Size: Choose 10, 25, 50, or 100 residents per page
  • Sorting: Click column headers to sort by:
    • Community name
    • Unit number (alphanumeric)
    • Full name
    • Email
    • Phone
  • Pagination: Navigate through pages using the pagination controls at the bottom

Vehicle Management

Registering Vehicles

Track vehicles registered to residents:
1

Access Vehicle Registry

From a resident’s detail page, navigate to the “Vehicles” section
2

Add Vehicle Information

Click “Add Vehicle” and enter:
  • Brand: Vehicle manufacturer (e.g., Toyota, Honda)
  • Vehicle Type: Select from configured types (Car, Motorcycle, Truck, SUV, etc.)
  • Model: Specific model name
  • Year: Manufacturing year
  • Color: Vehicle color
  • License Plate: Registration number (unique identifier)
3

Save and Track

The vehicle is now registered and can be used for:
  • Security gate access verification
  • Parking space management
  • Visitor differentiation
License plates are key identifiers for security personnel when verifying vehicle access to the community.

Pet Registry

Recording Pet Information

Maintain a registry of pets for safety and community awareness:
1

Access Pet Registry

From a resident’s detail page, go to the “Pets” section
2

Add Pet Details

Click “Add Pet” and provide:
  • Name: Pet’s name
  • Species: Type of animal (Dog, Cat, Bird, etc.)
  • Breed: Specific breed or mix
  • Age: Pet’s age in years
  • Color: Primary color or markings
3

Maintain Records

Pet records help with:
  • Emergency evacuation procedures
  • Community pet policies compliance
  • Security awareness

Visitor Management

Tracking Visitor Access

Monitor visitors for security and resident convenience:
1

Create Visitor Record

Security or residents can create visitor records with:
  • Resident ID: The resident being visited
  • Visitor Name: Full name of the visitor
  • Total People: Number of people in the visiting party
  • Vehicle Color: If arriving by vehicle (optional)
  • License Plate: Vehicle registration (optional)
  • Subject: Purpose of visit
  • Arrival Date: Date and time of arrival
  • Departure Date: Expected or actual departure time (optional)
2

Monitor Active Visitors

The visitor log shows:
  • Current visitors in the community
  • Expected visitors
  • Historical visit records
3

Record Departure

When a visitor leaves, update the record with:
  • Actual departure date and time
  • Any relevant notes
Visitor records can be pre-authorized by residents or logged by security personnel at the entrance.

Deleting Residents

Deleting a resident is a permanent action and should be done with caution.
To remove a resident:
  1. Navigate to the Residents list
  2. Locate the resident to delete
  3. Click the delete icon (trash can)
  4. Confirm the deletion in the modal dialog
Before deleting a resident, ensure:
  • All outstanding charges are resolved
  • Payment records are reconciled
  • Associated vehicles, pets, and visitors are handled appropriately

Multi-Community Support

Managing Residents Across Communities

Administrators managing multiple communities can:
  1. Filter by Community: Use the community dropdown to view residents from:
    • A specific community
    • All communities combined
  2. Transfer Residents: Change a resident’s community assignment by editing their profile and selecting a different community
  3. View All Residents: Select “All Communities” to see a consolidated list across all managed properties
The community filter selection is remembered across sessions, making it easy to work within a specific community context.

Best Practices

Regularly verify and update resident information, especially:
  • Contact phone numbers and emails
  • Unit numbers (in case of moves within the community)
  • Vehicle and pet registrations
Accurate information ensures effective communication and security.
Encourage residents to register all vehicles used regularly to:
  • Streamline security gate access
  • Manage parking spaces effectively
  • Identify unauthorized vehicles
Resident data is sensitive. Ensure:
  • Only authorized administrators access resident profiles
  • Personal information is not shared without consent
  • Data is regularly backed up
Implement a workflow where residents can:
  • Pre-register expected visitors
  • Provide arrival date/time windows
  • Add vehicle information for faster gate access
This improves security efficiency and resident satisfaction.
  • Payments - Track resident charges and payment history
  • Tickets - Handle resident service requests and issues
  • Documents - Share community documents with residents

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