Security Deposit (AB 2801) Compliance Made Simple: Protect Deposits & Peace of Mind with Deposit Proof Reports
California’s rental market just changed—AB 2801 is now law. From today forward, every landlord must create and share clear photographic evidence of a unit’s condition at move-in, move-out, and before/after repairs. Tenants now have the legal right—and strong motivation—to keep their own records, too.
Yet with endless photos, mismatched timestamps, and clunky file sharing, “simple documentation” can spiral into chaos. Enter DepositProof: the inspection industry’s new gold standard for DepositProof Reports—tamper-proof, time-stamped, and blockchain-secured.
AB 2801 in a Nutshell
|
Requirement |
Effective Date |
Who’s Responsible? |
Penalty for Non-Compliance |
|
Move-In Photos |
Immediate |
Landlord (tenant may submit) |
Deposit disputes likely lost; statutory fines possible |
|
Move-Out Photos |
Immediate |
Landlord (tenant may submit) |
Same as above |
|
Pre/Post-Repair Photos |
Immediate |
Repairing party (usually landlord) |
Code-enforcement actions; rent-board penalties |
|
Photo Sharing |
Within 5 days of event |
Landlord ➔ Tenant |
Up to $500/day in damages |
“AB 2801’s spirit is transparency. Clear, tamper-proof images protect everyone.”—California Department of Consumer Affairs
Why Old-School Photo Logs Fall Short
- Scattered files across phones, cloud drives, and emails
- Metadata easy to edit—undermining legal credibility
- No organized timeline, forcing hours of manual sorting
- Hard to prove authenticity in court or mediation
- Zero branding for professional inspectors & property managers
The result? Deposits tied up for months and trust evaporates.
Meet DepositProof
DepositProof turns a smartphone camera into a forensic-grade documentation tool, generating Deposit Proof Reports that are:
- Timestamped & geotagged automatically
- PDF-packaged for instant sharing
- Blockchain-anchored for tamper evidence
- Branded with your logo and contact details
- Stored securely, accessible anytime
“We built DepositProof so inspectors, landlords, and tenants can document once—then rest easy forever.”
—Nadia Arslan, Co-Founder, DepositProof
Inside a Deposit Proof Report
|
Feature |
Benefit for Inspection Pros |
Benefit for Tenants |
|
Immutable Hash ID |
Court-ready authenticity |
Confidence deposit will be returned fairly |
|
Side-by-Side Before/After View |
Speeds dispute resolution |
Clear evidence of initial condition |
|
QR-Code Sharing |
Instant hand-off to maintenance teams |
24/7 access to own records |
|
Unlimited Photos & Notes |
Document every nook & cranny |
Add personal comments for context |
|
Cloud Archive |
Auditable history across tenancies |
Future landlords can verify past care |
Step-by-Step: Creating a Report in Under 5 Minutes
- Scan a unit-specific QR code (auto-generated in your dashboard).
- Snap photos—each one time-stamped & geotagged in real time.
- Add notes or repair tags with a quick voice-to-text.
- Tap “Generate Report.” A branded PDF appears instantly.
- Share via link or email—meeting AB 2801’s 5-day rule on the spot.
No app install. No tech headaches.
Real-World Wins
Case Study: Oak Crest Apartments, San Diego
Problem: 42 units, three turnovers per month, rising deposit disputes (≈ $9,000/yr).
Solution: Adopted DepositProof across all move-in/move-out inspections.
Result:
- Deposit disputes dropped 92 % in six months
- Staff inspection time cut from 40 min to 12 min per unit
- Zero AB 2801 violations logged by city inspectors
“Tenants love that they snap their own photos, and I sleep better knowing every report is bulletproof.”
—Miguel Torres, Property Manager
DepositProof vs. DIY
|
DepositProof |
Phone Camera + Cloud Folder |
|
|
AB 2801 Compliant |
✔ |
✖ (requires manual metadata) |
|
Tamper-Evident |
✔ Blockchain |
✖ Easily altered |
|
PDF & QR Share |
✔ 1-click |
✖ Manual compile |
|
Branding |
✔ Auto |
✖ None |
|
Setup Time |
< 5 min |
30 min+ |
|
Cost of Disputes |
↓ Near zero |
↑ Avg. $3,200/case |
Get Compliant—Today
AB 2801 is live. Fines start now.
Don’t risk $500/day.
🕒 Create Your First Deposit Proof Report in Minutes
Start Free at DepositProof.com
Protect every tenant, every landlord, every time. Because proof isn’t optional—it’s the law.
Need a personalized demo or bulk pricing? Email [email protected] or call +1 805-317-7751
Accessibility