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Renting, deposits and evidence
Short, practical articles for tenants. For the legal rules in your country, see the guides.
2026-09-30
The move-in photo checklist: what to photograph before you unpack
A room-by-room list of the photos that settle deposit disputes, and how to take them so they count as evidence.
2026-09-30
Wear and tear or damage? How deposit deductions are judged
What landlords can and can't charge for at the end of a tenancy, with examples from official guidance.
2026-09-30
Your deposit wasn't returned: what to put in your first email
A short, firm first message to your landlord, and what to do if it doesn't work.
Build the evidence before you need it
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