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5 Warning Signs Your Package Management Solution Isn’t Built to Last

Not every package solution is built to go the distance. In multifamily communities, the signs of a failing system show up fast. Overflowing lockers, frustrated staff, and unsupported tech aren’t just annoyances but warning signs that your system is falling behind.

Whether you’re managing a struggling site or overseeing an entire portfolio, recognizing these issues early can protect your team, your residents, and your bottom line. Here’s what to watch for.

1. Overflow Is the Norm, Not the Exception

If packages are stacking up in the leasing office or sitting unsecured outside locker banks, your system isn’t handling the volume.

Online shopping continues to grow and residents expect secure, convenient delivery. If your current capacity can’t keep up with peak delivery periods, that’s not a seasonal problem, it’s a system problem.

2. Your Staff Handles More Package Problems Than Your System Does

Leasing teams should not be spending hours a day troubleshooting delivery issues or resetting lockers. If your staff is stepping in to do what your system can’t, that’s a red flag.

A strong solution minimizes human intervention. Your team should be free to focus on residents, not packages.

3. Residents Are Asking for Workarounds

When residents are calling your office because they didn’t get notified, can’t access their locker, or need to coordinate alternate delivery methods, the system is no longer serving them.

Modern renters value autonomy and speed. If the experience is clunky, inconsistent, or requires manual overrides, it’s not just frustrating,it’s a liability.

4. Support Feels Reactive, or Worse, Nonexistent

If the only time you hear from your vendor is when something breaks, you’re not in a partnership, you’re in a holding pattern. Not to mention partnerships that come with hidden fees and surprise cancellations can leave you stranded.

When your team reaches out, they should be met with real people who know your system, your property, and your goals. You shouldn’t have to worry about your system going unserviced! That’s what separates a vendor from a long-term solution.

5. Your System Hasn’t Evolved Since Install

Technology evolves. Resident needs change. Delivery volume spikes. If your system still looks and functions the same as the day it was installed, it’s falling behind.

Future-ready solutions are adaptable. They scale with your community, update with new tech, and offer flexible options to handle peak periods without overbuilding.

What These Signs Mean for Your Community

Every one of these warning signs drains time, increases resident frustration, and hurts long-term retention. Property managers may feel the stress first, but it’s regional and operational teams who absorb the cost of lost efficiency and limited vendor support.

Most systems on the market today solve one part of the package problem. Few address all of it.

At Luxer One, we’ve built the industry’s only complete solution. Our approach is grounded in three core commitments:

Solve 100% of the Package Problem

From standard daily volume to seasonal surges, we offer flexible capacity options that work for every property size.

Deliver Superior Technology

Our software evolves continuously to improve user experience and efficiency. Whether it’s our smart locker interface or Flex Locker expansion, everything is designed to scale with you.

Provide Unparalleled Support

We don’t wait for things to go wrong. Our account managers, territory managers, and Luxer Liaison teams are proactive, informed, and committed to your success from install to everyday operations.

Download the complete multifamily guide to package management now to be sure your solutions are built for you AND built to last.

If You’re Seeing the Signs, It’s Time to Act

These five warning signs aren’t just signals of inefficiency. They’re signs your property is at risk of falling behind resident expectations and operational performance benchmarks.

Don’t wait for the complaints to stack up. Let’s build a better system together.

Schedule a demo today and see what it means to be Built to Last with Luxer One!

Christina Draper

Christina Draper, Marketing Content Manager at Luxer One, creates storytelling-driven content that connects with property management professionals and highlights innovations in multifamily package management. With a marketing background from UNC Charlotte, she develops cross-channel campaigns that showcase how Luxer One is redefining the resident experience.

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