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

# Buildings

> Learn how to create and use buildings in Yorlet.

The Building record is a core resource within Yorlet and can represent anything from a single property to a block of flats, it is used to group units into a single entity.

## Building types

Yorlet supports a variety of building and unit configurations to provide you with maximum flexibility when setting up your properties.

### Single property

Use the single property type when you’re adding a property you wish to lease as one. For example, a property with three residents all each paying rent.

### Multi-unit

The multi-unit property type has a few different use cases:

* A property that has multiple apartments, like a large building with 10 different properties you lease individually.
* A house of multiple occupancy (HMO), where you lease individual rooms to different customers.

## Manage buildings

Create a building for every new property that you want to use within Yorlet. You can create and manage building from the [Buildings page](https://dashboard.yorlet.com/buildings).

### Create a building

To create a building, follow these steps:

1. Click **New** in the top right of the [Buildings page](https://dashboard.yorlet.com/buildings).
2. Choose between **Single property** and **Multiple units**.
3. Enter your property information, you can also set your default unit fees.
4. Click **Create**.

### Edit a building

To edit a building, follow these steps:

1. Navigate to the customer record you want to modify.
2. Click **Edit**.
3. Make the changes you want.
4. Click **Update**.

### Archive a building

To delete a building, follow these steps:

1. Navigate to the building record you want to archive.
2. Use the overflow menu (•••) and select **Archive building**.

### Delete a building

To delete a building, follow these steps:

<Warning>
  Buildings can’t be deleted once they have been used by another resource. If
  you’re no longer using the building, you can archive it.
</Warning>

1. Navigate to the building record you want to delete.
2. Use the overflow menu (•••) and select **Delete building**.
3. Confirm you want to delete the record by clicking **Delete**.