California and San Francisco · Evidence
Repair request and evidence checklist — San Francisco
What to capture before, during and after the work. The chronology goes in the repair log; this is the list of what should end up there, including what a DBI inspection or a Rent Board decrease-in-services petition would look for.
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Before the work
6The request as received, with date and time
Not marked
Your acknowledgement with timestamp
Not marked
Risk facts as reported, in the tenant's words
Not marked
Written entry notice and delivery evidence, or consent / emergency record
Not marked
Before photos, dated
Not marked
Heat: temperature readings with time and location
Record unit type and applicable Housing Code §701 standard.
Not marked
During the work
3Actual access date and time
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Who did the work; certifications where required (RRP, gas, electrical)
Not marked
Safe interim measures provided and when
Interim measures do not replace required permanent repairs.
Not marked
After the work
5Invoice or work record
Not marked
After photos, dated
Not marked
Follow-up message to the tenant
Not marked
DBI notice of violation and re-inspection record, if any
Not marked
Row in the repair log
Not marked