Legal

Maintenance Policy

This Policy explains how Glossy Real Estate handles maintenance requests and works, in accordance with the Occupational Safety and Health Act, 2007, the Energy Act, 2019, the Public Health Act and the Consumer Protection Act, 2012.

Last updated: January 2026
Section 01

Scope

This Policy covers reactive repairs, planned preventive maintenance, renovation works and emergency response for both managed and non-managed properties.

Section 02

Maintenance Requests

Requests may be submitted by phone, WhatsApp, email or through the maintenance portal. Every request is logged with a unique reference, priority level, technician assigned and target completion time.

Section 03

Response Timelines

  • Emergency: attended within 2–6 hours (e.g. burst pipe, no power, no water, security).
  • Urgent: attended within 24 hours (partial loss of service or comfort).
  • Standard: completed within 3 business days.
  • Scheduled: completed within the timeline agreed at booking.
Section 04

Contractor Standards

All contractors and technicians are vetted, trade-verified and, where the trade is regulated, hold current statutory licences (e.g. EPRA licence for electrical works). Contractors must carry public liability insurance and comply with our health and safety requirements on site.

Section 05

Health, Safety and Environment

Works are carried out in accordance with the Occupational Safety and Health Act, 2007. Personal protective equipment is mandatory, hazardous areas are cordoned off, and waste is disposed of through licensed handlers in line with the Environmental Management and Coordination Act (EMCA), 1999.

Section 06

Quotations and Approvals

Non-emergency works proceed only after a written quotation has been approved by the owner or authorised occupant. Emergency works to protect safety or the fabric of the property may proceed immediately, with the owner informed as soon as reasonably possible.

Section 07

Warranties

Repair work carries a 90-day workmanship warranty. Installation and renovation work carries 6–24 months workmanship warranty depending on scope, plus manufacturer warranties on materials. Warranty terms are recorded on the invoice for each job.

Section 08

Consumer Rights

Where you contract with us as a consumer, your rights under the Consumer Protection Act, 2012 apply in full, including the right to services of a reasonable standard and to accurate information about price and scope.

Section 09

Complaints

Complaints about workmanship or conduct may be raised in writing. We will investigate and respond within 7 business days. Unresolved matters may be escalated in accordance with the Consumer Protection Act, 2012.