# Lately > Lately is a peer-to-peer rental marketplace currently serving Sri Lanka where anyone can rent what they need or earn from what they own. Suppliers list items across six verticals — Gear, Events, Studio, Clothing, Tools, and Wheels. Renters book with real-time availability, confirming each booking with an advance payment that counts toward the rental total. New suppliers get their first 3 months free, then pay a flat $20/month subscription, and keep 100% of their rental income at all times. Lately is built on trust: verified supplier identities (NIC-based), bookings confirmed by an advance payment (a percentage of the rental total, set by each shop), two-way post-rental reviews, and a private social graph called Lately Circles that surfaces how closely connected a renter is to a supplier through mutual trust relationships. The platform is live at https://www.lately.cc. Four verticals are currently active: Gear, Events, Studio, and Clothing. Tools and Wheels are coming soon. ## Marketplace - [Home](https://www.lately.cc): Landing page with all verticals, how it works, pricing, and trust overview. - [Gear](https://www.lately.cc/gear): Cameras, lenses, lighting rigs, computers, hard drives, and all creative production equipment. - [Events](https://www.lately.cc/events): Tents, tables, PA systems, lighting, décor, and essentials for occasions of any scale. - [Studio](https://www.lately.cc/studio): Photography studios, podcast rooms, recording studios, and creative spaces booked by the hour. - [Clothing](https://www.lately.cc/clothing): Fashion, formalwear, costumes, and curated outfits for any occasion. - [All Shops](https://www.lately.cc/shop): Browse all verified supplier storefronts on the platform. ## Rent by Category (Sri Lanka) Lately currently serves Sri Lanka, with verified suppliers including Kandy, Colombo, Kalutara and Kurunegala districts. - [Camera Rentals](https://www.lately.cc/rent/camera-rental): Canon, Nikon and Sony bodies by the day from verified suppliers. - [Camera Lens Rentals](https://www.lately.cc/rent/camera-lens-rental): Prime and zoom lenses for Canon, Nikon and Sony mounts. - [Studio Lighting Rentals](https://www.lately.cc/rent/studio-lighting-rental): Godox flashes, softboxes, LED lights and stands. - [Gimbal Rentals](https://www.lately.cc/rent/gimbal-rental): DJI RS-series stabilizers for video production. - [Camping Gear Rentals](https://www.lately.cc/rent/camping-gear-rental): Full camping kits — tents, sleeping bags, stoves, lanterns. - [Camping Tent Rentals](https://www.lately.cc/rent/camping-tent-rental): 2- to 7-person tents for hill-country and coastal trips. - [Photoshoot Studio Rentals](https://www.lately.cc/rent/photoshoot-studio-rental): Photography studios booked by the hour. - [Coworking Space Rentals](https://www.lately.cc/rent/coworking-space-rental): Desks, private cabins and meeting rooms. - [Dress Rentals](https://www.lately.cc/rent/dress-rental): Pre-shoot frocks, party dresses and lehengas. - [Projector Rentals](https://www.lately.cc/rent/projector-rental): Projectors for events, classrooms and presentations. - [Laptop Rentals](https://www.lately.cc/rent/laptop-rental): Laptops and desktop PCs for short-term work. - [Event Equipment Rentals](https://www.lately.cc/rent/event-equipment-rental): Tables, chairs and event essentials. ## For Renters Renters browse by vertical, search by location and availability, and book directly from supplier listings. Bookings are confirmed with an advance payment to the supplier — a percentage of the rental total, set by each shop, that counts toward the full price — with the balance settled around handover; Lately may mediate if a dispute arises. Pickup and delivery options are set per listing by the supplier. - [Browse Gear](https://www.lately.cc/gear): Find cameras, lenses, lighting, and creative tools. - [Browse Events](https://www.lately.cc/events): Find tents, tables, PA gear, and event essentials. - [Browse Studio](https://www.lately.cc/studio): Book photography studios and creative spaces by the hour. - [Browse Clothing](https://www.lately.cc/clothing): Rent fashion, formalwear, and costumes. ## For Suppliers Suppliers create a personal storefront (shop) on Lately, list unlimited items across any vertical, and manage all bookings from a single dashboard. There is no commission — Lately earns only through a flat $20/month subscription, and a supplier's first 3 months are free. Suppliers must complete NIC-based identity verification before their shop goes live. - [Supplier Dashboard](https://www.lately.cc/dashboard): Central hub for listings, bookings, availability calendars, and account settings. - [List an Item](https://www.lately.cc/dashboard/list): Create a new listing with photos, description, pricing (hourly/daily/custom packages), and availability. - [Become a Supplier](https://www.lately.cc/dashboard/shop/verify): Start the identity verification process required to publish listings. - [Supplier Shops](https://www.lately.cc/shop): See how supplier storefronts appear to renters. ## Trust & Safety - **Verified Suppliers**: All suppliers submit NIC (national identity card) details before listings go live. Optional business registration verification earns a Level 2 badge. - **Advance Payments**: Renters confirm a booking by paying the supplier an advance — a percentage of the rental total set by each shop (typically around 30%) — which counts toward the full price. Suppliers may separately require a security deposit under their own arrangements, stated upfront and returned per the agreed terms; Lately keeps the booking record and may mediate disputes. - **Two-Way Reviews**: After every completed rental, both the renter and the supplier leave a review. Reviews are public and contribute to trust scores. - **Lately Circles**: A private social graph that shows suppliers how closely a renter is connected to them — Inner Circle (rented with directly), Trusted (one degree), or Community (two degrees). Circles are only visible to the user and never shared externally. - **Dispute Mediation**: Lately staff mediate disputes involving deposits, damage claims, or no-shows. No-show policies are enforced at the platform level. - [Privacy Policy](https://www.lately.cc/privacy): How Lately collects, stores, and uses personal data. - [Terms of Service](https://www.lately.cc/terms): Platform rules, deposit policy, cancellation terms, and dispute process. ## Pricing Lately uses a subscription model, not a commission model. - **Renters**: Free to browse and book. Pay only the rental price itself — an advance percentage upfront, the balance on handover. - **Suppliers**: First 3 months free, then $20/month for unlimited listings. No per-booking fees. No commission on rental income. Cancel anytime. - There are no hidden fees for either side. Suppliers set their own prices and keep all rental revenue. ## Optional - [Sitemap](https://www.lately.cc/sitemap.xml): Full index of all public pages, shop storefronts, and item listings. - [llms-full.txt](https://www.lately.cc/llms-full.txt): Complete inline documentation of the Lately platform (no link traversal required).