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OPS-002 · Operations / Daily Management

The Damage Claim Log.

AirCover-ready damage claim log with a 14-day deadline countdown and a 12-item evidence checklist. When something breaks, this is the calm move.

The 30-second pitch

The most expensive thing about an AirCover damage claim isn’t the damage — it’s filing wrong, missing the 14-day window, or sending an evidence packet that gets you the “we couldn’t approve this” reply.

This workbook tracks every claim from incident to payout, runs the 14-day countdown for you, and surfaces the 12 evidence items AirCover wants. Plus the calm-tone messages tested across hundreds of claims.

Who it’s for

  • Hosts who’ve had a claim rejected and aren’t sure why
  • Operators with 3+ properties — claim volume goes up; tracking becomes table stakes
  • Anyone whose damage-claim process currently lives in Apple Notes

Math that earns the price

Average approved AirCover claim is $400–$2,500. A claim rejected on a process technicality (late file, missing photos, vague rule reference) costs you the full damage. Workbook costs $17. Pays for itself the first time the 14-day countdown catches a claim you’d otherwise miss.

What's inside

  • Claim Log — date, property, guest, item, severity, AirCover threshold, expected payout. Tracks every claim from incident to payout.
  • 14-Day Countdown — AirCover requires filing within 14 days. Workbook auto-flags every claim's remaining time. Red at 3 days.
  • 12-Item Evidence Checklist — what AirCover wants in every claim packet: dated photos before/after, repair quotes, host-noted timeline, communication thread.
  • Communication Template Pack — calm-tone messages for: 'I think something happened during your stay', 'I'm submitting an AirCover claim', 'AirCover has approved'. Tested across 100+ claims.
  • Repair-quote contact list — local handyman, appliance repair, mattress replacement vendors. Auto-pulls into the evidence packet.
  • Settings — properties, AirCover deductible per property (most are $0), state-specific damage limits.

FAQ

Does this guarantee my AirCover claim is approved?
No tool can do that. What this does is give you the evidence packet AirCover actually wants, filed within the 14-day window. Approval rates correlate with packet quality.
When does the 14-day clock start?
AirCover's clock starts at next guest's check-in OR 14 days after damage was discovered — whichever is earlier. The workbook walks you through which trigger applies.
Excel or Google Sheets?
Both. The countdown formulas and conditional flags work natively in either.
Does it integrate with OPS-001 Turnover Checklist?
Yes. The damage-check tab in OPS-001 surfaces 12 high-risk items; matched flags trigger a new row in OPS-002's Claim Log.
What's your refund policy?
14 days, no questions. Email hello@thestrledger.com.

Get the workbook

Format: Excel .xlsx + how-to PDF. Excel 2016+, Excel 365, Google Sheets compatible. Instant download after checkout. 14-day refund, no questions. Lifetime updates within v1.

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