Property Groups

You can use property groups to classify the different types of available properties. See the Housing Overview for more information about configuring housing.

Add a Property Group

1. Click the Property Groups link from the Main Menu. The Property Groups page opens.
2. Click the Add button. The Add Property Group window opens.
3. Enter the following information:
   • Description - Name of the property group.
   • Abbreviated Description - Shortened description of the property group.
   • Code - Unique alphanumeric code.
4. Click OK.

Change a Property Group

You can change the information for a property group after you have created it. When you change the information for a property group, it updates wherever the property group is used. If you don't want to update the already existing property group data, then you must add a new property group using the steps in Add a Property Group.

1. Click the Property Groups link from the Main Menu. The Property Groups page opens.
2. Select the property group to edit.
3. Right-click and select Edit. The Edit Property Group window opens.
4. Update the information.
5. Click OK.

Inactivate a Property Group

If you no longer use a property group but want to keep record of it for reporting or other purposes, you can make it inactive. When you make a property group inactive, it is no longer available for selection.

1. Click the Property Groups link from the Main Menu. The Property Groups page opens.
2. Select the property group to make inactive.
3. Right-click and select Edit. The Edit Property Group window opens.
4. Check the Retire box.
5. Click OK.

Delete a Property Group

If you no longer use a property group and don't want to keep a record of it, you can delete it. You cannot undo the delete process.

1. Click the Property Groups link from the Main Menu. The Property Groups page opens.
2. Right-click on the property group to delete.
3. Select Mark for Delete.
4. Click OK.