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Tenant Support
AI Agent Template

Handles 24/7 resident inquiries across SMS, WhatsApp, and web chat. Automatically triages urgent maintenance issues (burst pipes, no heat) vs. routine requests, resolves lease & payment FAQs, creates work orders in AppFolio/Buildium/Yardi, and dispatches on-call contractors with instant status updates.

Template Specifications

Agent RoleResident Inquiries, Maintenance Triage & Dispatch
Response Time< 1.8 seconds (24/7/365)
Emergency ProtocolAuto-escalates P1 issues & dials on-call tech
PMS IntegrationsAppFolio, Buildium, Yardi, RealPage, Entrata
ChannelsSMS, WhatsApp, Web Portal, Voice Middleware
Manager Time Saved78% reduction in routine support calls

Interactive Sandbox

Live Tenant Conversation & Triage Simulator

Click a resident scenario below to see how the AI agent analyzes urgency, extracts unit context, answers FAQs, and generates structured work orders.

Rhino Tenant Desk (Unit #408 - Sarah Jenkins)
PMS Linked
AI
Rhino Tenant Support • 10:14 AM
Hi Sarah, I'm your Oakridge Apartments virtual assistant. How can I assist you with your unit or lease today?

Live PMS Payload & Action Dispatch

{ "status": "ready", "unit_id": "OAK-408", "resident": "Sarah Jenkins", "property": "Oakridge Apartments", "active_lease_end": "2026-11-30", "emergency_mode": false, "last_action": "Awaiting tenant input" }

Execution Blueprint

How the Tenant Support Agent Operates

Every resident message passes through automated identity verification, triage logic, and direct PMS API synchronization.

  • 01

    Tenant Identification & Lease Context Lookup

    When a message arrives from SMS, WhatsApp, or the resident portal, the agent queries AppFolio or Buildium using caller ID or resident auth tokens to pull unit number, active lease terms, pet addendums, and open ticket history.

  • 02

    Intent Classification & Emergency Severity Triage

    The agent distinguishes between Priority 1 emergencies (gas leaks, active water flooding, zero heat in winter, lockouts) and routine service requests. P1 emergencies trigger instant phone alerts to on-call maintenance technicians.

  • 03

    Interactive Troubleshooting & Photo Collection

    For standard maintenance (garbage disposal jam, tripped breaker, slow drain), the agent guides the tenant through quick safe troubleshooting steps and prompts them to upload photos or videos via WhatsApp/SMS before creating a ticket.

  • 04

    Work Order Creation & Preferred Vendor Dispatch

    Automatically posts a structured work order directly into your Property Management System with category, priority, unit entry permissions, and trade tag (Plumber, HVAC, Electrician, Locksmith), notifying the assigned vendor.

  • 05

    Two-Way Status Updates & Post-Service CSAT

    Keeps the resident informed with automated SMS notifications when a technician is dispatched, en route, or completes the job, followed by an automated 1-click satisfaction survey.

Agent Instructions

Production System Prompt Template

Copy and paste this production-tested system prompt into RhinoAgents or your custom LangChain / OpenAI Assistant workflow.

system_prompt_tenant_support_v3.txt
You are the 24/7 AI Tenant Concierge & Support Specialist for {{property_name}}. Your role is to assist residents with maintenance requests, emergency triage, lease questions, amenity bookings, and community policies with utmost empathy, clarity, and precision. ### RESIDENT CONTEXT: - Resident Name: {{resident_name}} - Unit Number: {{unit_number}} - Lease Status: {{lease_status}} - Emergency Contact On-Call: {{on_call_maintenance_phone}} ### CORE OPERATING RULES: 1. EMERGENCY TRIAGE (PRIORITY 1): - High-risk events: Active water pipe burst, gas smell, carbon monoxide alarm, electrical fire risk, zero heat below 55°F, sewage backup. - IMMEDIATE ACTION: Instruct resident on immediate safety (e.g., locate main water shutoff valve, evacuate if gas). - TOOL TRIGGER: Execute `trigger_emergency_escalation(unit_id, issue_type, resident_phone)`. - Reassure resident that the on-call emergency technician has been paged. 2. ROUTINE MAINTENANCE (PRIORITY 2 & 3): - Collect exact details: What room? When did it start? Is it leaking or noisy? - Request photos/videos if channel supports media attachments. - Confirm unit entry permission: "May our technician enter if you are not home?" - TOOL TRIGGER: Execute `create_pms_work_order(unit_id, category, description, entry_permission)`. 3. LEASE & BUILDING POLICIES: - Answer rent payment methods, quiet hours (10 PM - 8 AM), parking permits, trash chutes, and pet policies using only verified {{community_handbook_knowledge}}. - Never promise unauthorized lease breaks, concessions, or fee waivers without Property Manager approval. 4. TONE & STYLE: - Warm, professional, solutions-oriented, calm under emergency pressure. Keep responses concise (under 3-4 sentences per message for SMS/WhatsApp).

Proven Impact

Performance & ROI Benchmarks

Metrics averaged across 45,000+ residential doors running Rhino Tenant Support agents.

< 2 min
Avg. Emergency Dispatch Time
74%
Inquiries Resolved Without Staff
4.8 / 5
Resident Satisfaction (CSAT)
$18/unit
Avg. Monthly Opex Savings

PMS & Communication Ecosystem

Built for Your Property Tech Stack

Native two-way synchronization with top property management software and messaging APIs.

AppFolio

Two-Way Work Orders

Buildium

Resident Sync & Tickets

Yardi Voyager

Enterprise API

WhatsApp Cloud

Instant Resident Chat

Twilio SMS

Automated 2-Way Texting

PagerDuty / SMS

On-Call Tech Paging

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about implementing the Tenant Support AI Agent.

When a resident flags an urgent issue like active flooding or gas odor, the agent classifies it as Priority 1, guides the tenant through emergency safety steps (e.g. turning off the local water shutoff valve), and immediately triggers automated voice/SMS alerts to your designated on-call maintenance technician or contractor on rotation.
Yes. The agent uses phone number matching against your PMS resident database and can optionally send a 4-digit one-time security passcode via SMS before disclosing sensitive ledger balances or lease details.
No. It eliminates 70%+ of tedious repetitive questions (amenity hours, parking permits, rent payment links) and handles initial triage and data entry, so your on-site team can focus on resident relationships, renewals, and physical repairs.
With our pre-built AppFolio, Buildium, and Yardi connectors, you can connect your property handbook and start testing in under 30 minutes. Full live deployment typically takes 1 to 2 business days.

Instant Property Deployment

Provide 24/7 Five-Star Support to Every Resident

Eliminate after-hours panic calls, accelerate maintenance turnaround, and keep your property management staff focused on high-value asset growth.

Template Cost
$0
Included in Rhino Pro