some advise for Landlords n Tenants...

Watching 'Peoples Court' n it is about they said landlord said...

I have advice for both a tenant n landlord, it is only helpful that has access to electronics:
Before renting a place do a walk though as normal but use a digital camera or camcorder or a video with iPhone/iPad/tablet n etc make sure date n time is setup correct date n time slowly walk though place n make sure to show kitchen n bath room sinks, refrig, stove in/out n etc, show rugs, floors, ceilings windows n door frames if using video open n close everything showing that they work... After done if you used a camera print them out, if video transfer to DVD now if you don't know how go to a computer tech next door student or a repair shop once things are either printed or put on a video put them into a sealed envelop go to US post office have it sent to you insured n certified registered mail n mark sure they place the certified area is placed over the opening of the envelop so when it is delivered it is sealed n dated my USPS n if any problems with a tenant happen bring sealed envelop to court n give it to the judge as proof of condition before tenant moved in...
Tenants basically do the same thing before you move your stuff in do the same as I wrote above n seal n send it as I said above so you proof about what place looked like before moving in n have is seal to give to court... When you are done moving out before locking up the place do another complete walk though again n if you don't have your cameras setup with dates have two copies made one for your viewing n showing others n seal n mail the extra copy as stated above having a sealed copy mailed to U before moving in n another after U move out having a signed seal US Post Office mail will be super helpful in a court hearing when it becomes he says she says, handing the judge sealed US mail that is signed for will aid you case alot...
Ok U might say well I can just keep the photos on my camera or computer to show the judge well yes But someone can claim dates are wrong or accuse you of changing the dates n U may not know how to do that there are many out there that can so having the photos/videos seal n signed n delivered by US Post office will help cut that bull from being argued about...

Have to remember in court a judge has to hear both sides n who ever has stuff to help back up their statements better will be believed more...
Case: a printed out photo might have no date so judge would be like this could have been shoot 5years ago or 10mins ago Judge has no proof on it's date, n cameras can place a date on the prints but some people don't know how to put correct date in the setup n those that do have the ability to change the date to another date to help them in their case so still just printing out photos with dates can not always be trusted same can be said with videos n a computer tech or hacker kid friend can do many things to change dates so I say best it to do as I stated above I think it is a good n cheap way the only ofter way would be to have a lawyer hold such photos n videos for U n would cost a lot more n having a lawyer for this type issue is a bit over kill n most likely if you can afford a lawyer U earn enough to own your own home so this issue isn't an issue unless U rent to others n in that case having a lawyer to aid U to know what U should do is a great move...

My advice above is meant for use little guys owners/renters that don't have much funds n know the judges trust proof n not always a persons word so if your proof is more creditable U have the better chance to win your case...

Ok now I stated all this I want to state I am in no way a lawyer, the advise I am sharing is using common sense n my knowledge of tech (computers/iPads/tablets/ n etc..) n no training at all in Law but watching many court shows n people losing their case because they don't use common sense, proof or correct proof n provable proof made me think of sharing this with others...

Hope this helps both LandLords from tenants that damage things n claim hey it was like that before us n etc...
Also to assist Tenants from landlords that try to claim damages or flirty stuff left behind that needed cleaning n etc...

Ok, HUGs!!!