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

# Deactivate or delete a property

> Take a property offline temporarily, or remove it permanently.

Two ways to take a property out of service:

* **Deactivate** — temporary. The property and all its data stay in RentSmart; syndication and showings pause.
* **Delete** — permanent. Everything is removed and cannot be recovered.

Pick deactivation unless you're certain you'll never list the property again.

## Deactivating a property

Open the property → click **Deactivate Property** in the header.

A warning modal shows exactly what will happen:

* The property is **removed from all syndication partners**
* **Pending or scheduled showings are cancelled** — affected leads are notified that the property has been delisted
* **Pending households are notified** that the home is no longer available

Click **Deactivate Property** to confirm, or **Cancel** to back out.

After deactivation, the property is still in your account — you can edit it freely and reactivate any time. Reactivating publishes it back to syndication partners and reopens showings.

<Note>
  Deactivation is also how you change the **Showing Type** (Self-Access vs. In-Person), the **assigned lockbox**, the **address**, or the **property type** — those are locked while a property is active.
</Note>

## Deleting a property

<Warning>
  **Deletion is permanent.** There is no undo. If you might want this property back later, deactivate instead.
</Warning>

Open the property → scroll to the bottom → click **Delete Property**.

The confirmation modal lists what will be permanently removed:

* The property listing and all its information
* All photos
* All listing feedback
* All scheduled showings (cancelled) and all leads on this property
* Any other files attached to the property

To confirm, **type the full property address into the confirmation field** and click **Delete Property**. The address-typing requirement is intentional friction — there's no other way to confirm.

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Edit a property" icon="pen-to-square" href="/properties/edit-property">
    Common edits that don't require deactivation.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Activate a listing" icon="rocket" href="/properties/activate-listing">
    Publishing a property back after deactivation.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>