Sort each open line by the next real action
A broken handle may need a provider's identification, a confirmed replacement order, or simply a date for the delivery. Those are different tasks. Read each old item and rewrite the next action so one person can complete it or give a clear update.
Remove work that no longer applies
Process the backlog a few items at a time. If an issue is beyond the household's ability, change the next action to contacting an appropriate provider. Leaving “fix it” on the list does not make the work easier to start.
If an appliance has left the home, end reminders tied to that particular machine. Check whether a final invoice, part return, or unresolved claim still needs attention before closing its record. “Retired appliance” can close routine maintenance without erasing a separate task that is still genuinely open.
Give later review a reason
A deferred task should say why it is waiting and what would bring it back. “Review after landlord replies Friday” is more useful than “later.” Work through a few old items at a time and assign a person to the next decision. Rewriting the entire list every week is rarely necessary once each entry has a credible status.