Practical Guides

Simple habits for keeping useful photo evidence.

Checking Into a Campsite? Take These 6 Photos Before You Settle In

Before setting up at a campsite, take up to 6 useful photos of your pitch or accommodation to keep a clear record.

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Checking Into an Airbnb? Take These 6 Photos First

Before settling into an Airbnb, take up to 6 essential photos to keep a clear record and avoid misunderstandings.

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Vacation Rental Check-In: Take These 6 Photos Before You Unpack

Before unpacking in a vacation rental, take up to 6 useful photos to keep a clear record of the property’s condition.

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Leaving a Vacation Rental? Take These 6 Photos Before You Go

Before leaving a vacation rental, take up to 6 photos to keep a clear record of the property’s condition at checkout.

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Renting a Car? Take These 6 Photos Before Driving Away

Before leaving with a rental car, take up to 6 photos to keep a clear record of its condition.

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Returning a Rental Car? Take These 6 Photos Before Handing Back the Keys

Before returning a rental car, take up to 6 photos to keep a clear record of its condition.

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Found a Stain in Your Rental? Here's What to Do First

If you find a stain when you arrive at your rental, take a few photos before unpacking and notify the owner.

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Found a Problem at Check-In? Do This First

If you discover a problem when checking into a rental, take a few photos before touching anything.

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Rental Dispute? Here's the Evidence You Should Keep

A few simple records can make a rental dispute much easier to explain. Here's what to keep.

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How to Keep Reliable Photo Evidence

A few well-organised photos are often all you need to document the condition of a property, vehicle or valuable item.

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Water Damage: The First Photos to Take

After water damage, a few photos taken quickly can help keep a clear record of the situation.

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Fire Damage: What Photos Should You Keep?

After a fire, photos can help document the condition of the property before cleanup.

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Storm Damage: What Photos Should You Take?

After a storm, a few photos can help keep a simple record of property damage.

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Hail Damage on a Car: How to Photograph It

A few well-chosen photos can help keep a clear record after hail damage.

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Item Broken on Delivery: What Photos Should You Take?

Before throwing away the packaging, take a few useful photos to keep a record of the delivery.

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Moving Out: What Photos Should You Take Before Leaving?

Before returning a home, a few photos can help keep a faithful record of its condition.

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How to Photograph a Valuable Item

A few photos are often enough to keep a record of an important object.

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Stolen Bike: What Photos Should You Keep?

Photos of your bike taken before a theft can help identify it later.

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Broken Smartphone: What Photos Should You Take?

Take photos of a damaged phone before any repair.

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Furniture Damaged on Delivery: Photos to Take

A few photos can help keep a record of the condition of delivered furniture.

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Move-In Inspection: Photos to Take Before Settling In

Before moving in, a few photos can help keep a clear record of the property's condition.

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Move-Out Inspection: Photos to Take Before Returning the Keys

Before returning the keys, take a few photos to keep a record of the property's condition.

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Apartment Renovation: Why Take Before and After Photos?

Before and after renovation work, a few photos can help keep a clear record of changes in the property.

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Buying a Home: What Photos Should You Keep After a Viewing?

During a property viewing, a few photos can help you compare homes and remember important details.

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Selling a Home: Photos to Keep Before Handing Over the Keys

Before handing over the keys to a buyer, a few photos can keep a record of the property's condition.

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Rented Garage: Photos to Take at the Start of the Rental

Before using a rented garage, take a few photos of its general condition.

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Rented Cellar: Why Take Photos?

A cellar can show humidity, marks or forgotten items. A few photos help avoid misunderstandings.

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Pool in a Rental Property: Photos to Take on Arrival

If your rental has a pool, a few photos can keep a record of its condition when you arrive.

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Garden in a Rental Property: What Photos Should You Take?

Before using the garden of a rental property, take photos of equipment, fences and outdoor areas.

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Balcony or Terrace: Photos to Take in a Rental

Balcony, terrace and outdoor furniture: a few photos help keep a record of their condition on arrival.

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Pressure Washer Rental: Photos to Take

Before returning a pressure washer, a few photos can help keep a record of its condition.

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Trailer Rental: What Photos Should You Take?

A few photos can help keep a simple record before returning a rented trailer.

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Tool Rental: Useful Photos to Take

Photograph a rented tool before using it to keep a clear record of its condition.

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Electric Bike Rental: Photos to Take Before Riding

Before leaving with an electric bike, take a few photos to keep a record of its condition.

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Scooter Rental: Essential Photos to Take

Before leaving the rental company, take a few photos of the scooter.

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Motorhome Rental: Photos Before Departure

Before leaving with a rented motorhome, a few photos can help document its condition.

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Boat Rental: What Photos Should You Keep?

A few photos can help keep a record of a boat's condition before departure.

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Kayak Rental: Useful Photos to Take

Before leaving with a rented kayak, take a few photos of its condition.

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Tent Rental: Photos to Take Before Use

Quickly photograph a rented tent before setting it up.

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Barbecue Rental: Photos to Keep

Before and after use, a few photos can help keep a record of the barbecue's condition.

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How to Keep Reliable Photo Evidence

Simple advice for keeping photo evidence easy to find and use later.

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Holiday Rental Damage: How to Keep Proof

A few photos can help document damage found in a holiday rental.

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Hotel Room: Should You Take Photos?

In some situations, a few photos of a hotel room can be useful.

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Borrowed Item: How to Record Its Condition

Before borrowing or lending an item, a few photos can avoid misunderstandings.

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Moving Company: What Should You Photograph?

Before movers arrive, a few photos can document the condition of your belongings.

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Package Before Shipping: Useful Photos

Take a few photos before sending a parcel.

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Collectible Item: How to Photograph It

Keep a simple photographic record of a collectible item.

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Musical Instrument: Photos Before Transport

Photograph a musical instrument before transport or shipping.

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Computer Before Repair: What Should You Photograph?

Before leaving a computer for repair, keep a few useful photos.

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Phone Before Repair: Useful Photos

Take a few photos before leaving your phone for repair.

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Buying a Used Computer: Photos to Keep

Before buying a used computer, a few photos can help keep a clear record of its condition.

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Buying a Used Tablet: Useful Photos to Take

Before buying a used tablet, take a few photos to keep a record of its condition.

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Buying a Used Camera: What Photos Should You Keep?

When buying a used camera, a few photos can document its condition, lens and accessories.

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Selling a Used Computer: Photos to Keep

Before selling a used computer, a few photos can keep a clear record of its condition.

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Selling a Used Smartphone: Photos to Take

Before selling a smartphone, take photos of its screen, body and accessories.

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Selling a Used Tablet: Useful Photos

Before handing over a tablet, a few photos help keep a record of its condition.

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Selling a Used Camera: What Photos Should You Keep?

Before selling a camera, document its body, lens, accessories and serial number.

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Selling a Used Game Console: Photos to Take

Before selling a game console, document its condition and supplied accessories.

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Selling a Used Bike: Photos to Keep

Before selling a bike, keep photos of its frame, wheels, brakes and serial number.

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Selling Used Furniture: Photos Before Handover

Before selling furniture, a few photos can show its real condition, size and visible defects.

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Selling a Used Appliance: Useful Photos

Before selling an appliance, document its condition, reference and accessories.

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Selling a Musical Instrument: Photos to Keep

Before selling an instrument, a few photos can document its condition, details and accessories.

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Selling a Used Watch: Photos to Take

Before selling a watch, take photos of the dial, strap, back and any documents.

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Renting a Drill: Photos to Take Before Use

Before using a rented drill, a few photos can help keep a record of its condition.

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Renting a Sander: Useful Photos

Before using a rented sander, take photos of the tool and its accessories.

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Renting a Circular Saw: What Photos Should You Take?

Before using a rented circular saw, a few photos can document its condition.

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Renting Scaffolding: Photos to Keep

Before using rented scaffolding, document its condition and main parts.

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Renting a Cement Mixer: Photos to Take

Before using a rented cement mixer, take a few photos of its general condition.

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Renting a Hand Truck: Useful Photos Before Use

Before using a rented hand truck, a few photos can avoid misunderstandings at return.

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Renting a Pallet Jack: What Photos Should You Take?

Before using a rented pallet jack, photograph its condition and main parts.

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Renting a Generator: Photos to Take

Before using a rented generator, keep a record of its condition and accessories.

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Renting a Lawn Mower: Useful Photos

Before using a rented lawn mower, a few photos can keep a record of its condition.

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Renting a Rototiller: Photos to Take

Before using a rented rototiller, take a few photos of its general condition.

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Arriving at a Campsite: Photos to Take Before Setting Up

Before setting up at a campsite, a few photos can keep a clear record of the pitch condition.

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Leaving a Campsite: Photos to Take Before You Go

Before leaving your campsite pitch, a few photos can keep a record of its final condition.

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Arriving in a Mobile Home: Photos to Take

Before unpacking in a mobile home, take a few photos of its general condition.

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Leaving a Mobile Home: Photos Before Returning the Keys

Before returning the keys to a mobile home, a few photos can keep a record of its condition.

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Arriving in a Campsite Chalet: Useful Photos

Before settling into a campsite chalet, a few photos can document its condition.

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Leaving a Campsite Chalet: Photos to Take

Before leaving a campsite chalet, take a few photos of its final condition.

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Arriving in a Bungalow: Photos to Take

Before settling into a bungalow, a few photos can keep a record of its condition.

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Leaving a Bungalow: Photos Before Return

Before leaving a bungalow, a few photos can avoid misunderstandings at checkout.

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Lodge Tent: Photos to Take on Arrival

Before using a lodge tent, take photos of its condition and equipment.

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Lodge Tent: Photos to Take Before Leaving

Before leaving a lodge tent, a few photos can keep a record of its condition.

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Renting a Caravan at a Campsite: Photos to Take

Before using a rented campsite caravan, a few photos can keep a record of its condition.

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Returning a Campsite Caravan: Photos Before Handover

Before returning a campsite caravan, take photos of its final condition.

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Mobile Home Fridge: Photos to Take on Arrival

When arriving in a mobile home, photograph the fridge condition if needed.

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Rental Barbecue: Photos to Take Before Use

Before using a barbecue supplied with a rental, a few photos can prevent misunderstandings.

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Mobile Home Terrace: Photos to Take on Arrival

On arrival in a mobile home, a few terrace photos can keep a record of its condition.

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Campsite Garden Furniture: What Photos Should You Take?

Before using garden furniture supplied at a campsite, document its condition and parts.

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Dish Inventory: Useful Photos on Arrival

On arrival in a rental, a few photos can help keep a record of the dishes supplied.

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TV in a Mobile Home: Photos to Take

On arrival in a mobile home, a few photos can document the TV and its accessories.

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Mobile Home Air Conditioning: Photos to Take

If the mobile home has air conditioning, a few photos can keep a record of its condition.

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Mobile Home Bathroom: Photos to Take on Arrival

When arriving in a mobile home, photograph the bathroom if you notice a defect or mark.

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