Draft Status
Draft Status means a lease, file, record, or message is still being prepared and is not yet final, active, or sent.
Definition
Draft Status is a workflow label for a record, lease, file, or message that is still being prepared and is not yet final, active, or sent. In leasing, a draft can hold information such as application details, screening results, contact information, communications, and related documents before the lease becomes active. Some systems limit reporting or downstream activity while a record remains in draft.
Example
A community manager opens a lease file audit and sees a renewal packet in Draft Status. Before marking it complete, the manager checks that the lease, resident communications, required documents, and signatures are accurate and complete.
Why It Matters?
Draft Status helps operations leaders separate work that is still under review from work that is ready to count in active workflows, reports, or resident-facing communication. Clear draft handling reduces the risk of incomplete lease files, premature status changes, and inaccurate reporting.

