Three views to start
- Take wide room views in a consistent order
- Show fixtures, existing marks and meter readings where relevant
- Record the condition at key handover
Before leaving a rented flat
Photograph the empty space after cleaning while furniture is no longer hiding surfaces.
Keep with those photos
Keep the inventory, checkout correspondence and key-return acknowledgement.
Keptara distinguishes files captured in the app from files added later. Keep the original files and wording whenever they matter.
Use this record in United Kingdom
Start a private record, add the views in order, and return later to show the after state or add supporting documents.
Start a photo recordAbout local procedures
This page is a practical checklist for photos and files, not legal advice. Follow the official forms, notices, deadlines and safety procedures that apply to your situation. A record helps explain what you observed; it cannot decide who is responsible or guarantee an outcome.
Independent consumer guidance
Avoiding inventory and deposit disputes (Camden Council)
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Example reviewed on 2026-10-17. This page makes no claim about how often the problem occurs.