Property condition
You had sole access to somebody’s home for a fortnight. When they get back and the lamp is broken there are exactly two positions available, and only one of them has evidence behind it.
Most disputes are honest
Things break, marks were already there, and nobody photographed the hallway on the way in. A short walk-round at each end makes the honest version provable.
Mention it at the meet and greet
It protects you and it reassures them, which is why it is worth saying out loud rather than doing quietly.
1
Walk round on arrivalSix areas, one line each. Note what is already marked.
2
Walk round on leavingSame six.
3
Tell the owner about any differenceBefore they find it themselves.
FAQ
Should I take photos?
Yes, where it matters — attach them to the booking. The notes are the index; photos are the evidence.