> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://kb.manage.management/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Homeowner Overview

> A guide for leaseholders and shareholders using Manage.Management

## Welcome, Homeowner

Manage.Management gives you a clear view of your building, your finances, and the decisions that affect your home. Whether you are a leaseholder paying service charges or a shareholder in a resident management company, this guide shows you how to get the most from the platform.

## What you can do

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="View your building" icon="home" href="/homeowners/dashboard">
    See building updates, open issues, active votes, and any outstanding payments at a glance
  </Card>

  <Card title="Access documents" icon="file-text" href="/homeowners/documents">
    Find your lease, insurance certificates, accounts, meeting minutes, and other building records
  </Card>

  <Card title="Track your money" icon="coins" href="/homeowners/finances">
    Review service charge breakdowns, outstanding invoices, payment history, and annual accounts
  </Card>

  <Card title="Report issues" icon="triangle-exclamation" href="/homeowners/issues">
    Log maintenance or safety issues with photos and track them through to resolution
  </Card>

  <Card title="Vote on decisions" icon="vote" href="/homeowners/voting">
    Take part in building decisions with secure digital voting
  </Card>

  <Card title="Join meetings" icon="calendar" href="/homeowners/meetings">
    View upcoming AGMs and meetings, access agendas, and join virtual sessions
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Getting started

<Steps>
  <Step title="Accept your invitation or sign up">
    Most homeowners join via an invitation from their building director or management company. You can also sign up directly at app.manage.management.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Verify your email">
    Click the link in your verification email to activate your account.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Confirm your property">
    If you own multiple units or buildings, make sure the correct one is selected before you view documents or finances.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Explore your dashboard">
    Your homeowner dashboard shows the information most relevant to you: announcements, issues, votes, meetings, and finances.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Homeowner vs director access

| Feature                 | Homeowner | Director               |
| ----------------------- | --------- | ---------------------- |
| View documents          | Yes       | Yes                    |
| View finances           | Yes       | Yes + management tools |
| Report issues           | Yes       | Yes                    |
| Vote                    | Yes       | Yes                    |
| Join meetings           | Yes       | Yes + can schedule     |
| Send announcements      | No        | Yes                    |
| Manage building setup   | No        | Yes                    |
| Collect service charges | No        | Yes                    |

<Tip>
  If you believe you should have director access, ask your building's admin or management company to update your role.
</Tip>