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October 20, 2026

# How do I delete or archive a unit?

## You can delete a unit without sales invoices and a rental contract; otherwise you archive it.

You can only delete a unit if no sales invoices and no rental contract are linked to it yet. In other cases, you archive the unit.

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1. [Delete or archive?](https://knowledge.owner.app/en/delete-or-archive-unit#verwijderen-of-archiveren)
2. [What happens when you archive?](https://knowledge.owner.app/en/delete-or-archive-unit#wat-doet-archiveren)

## Delete or archive?

| Situation | What's possible |
| --- | --- |
| No rental contract and no sales invoices | Delete. |
| A rental contract, but no sales invoices yet | Delete the rental contract first and then the unit. |
| Sales invoices are linked | Archive. Deleting isn't possible. |

## What happens when you archive?

- All history is preserved and visible, such as rental contracts, sales invoices and documents.
- The unit remains visible in OWNER, but you can no longer choose it for a new rental contract. Only active units are listed there.
- You can reactivate the unit later. All data is then restored. An active unit costs a credit again at the end of the month. Read [Subscription and credits](https://knowledge.owner.app/en/subscription-and-credits?hsLang=en).

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