The Deposit-Ready Inspection

Move in with proof.
Move out without the fight.

An independent, photo-verified record of your rental's condition — at move-in and move-out — performed by a Certified Professional Inspector. The neutral documentation California's AB 2801 now expects. Trusted by renters and landlords alike.

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Condition ReportMove-In · Verified
Unit
1234 Sample Street
Grade
A−
Photos
148
Living Room — FlooringClean · minor scuff noted by window
Good
Kitchen — Range & OvenFunctional · light wear, documented
Good
Bath — Tub & GroutPre-existing chip — photographed
Noted
Bedroom 1 — WallsTwo nail holes existing at entry
Logged
BRTimestamped & organized · shareable record · built for before-and-after comparison
★★★★★ 5.0 across Google Reviews · Read reviews
~71,000Rental units in the county
$2,500–$3,800Typical deposit at stake
21 daysLandlord's deadline to itemize
#1Small-claims dispute in CA
California Law · AB 2801

Documentation isn't optional anymore.

As of 2025, California law requires landlords to photo-document a rental's condition at move-in and move-out — and to share before-and-after photos for any deposit deduction. Most people do it with a hurried phone snapshot. A neutral, professional Condition Report does it the way that actually holds up.

Apr 1, 2025

Move-out photos required — plus before/after photos for every deduction taken from a deposit.

Jul 1, 2025

Move-in photos required for new tenancies — shared with the tenant and kept on file.

How It Works

Three steps. One source of truth.

Booked online, delivered fast — a clean, professional record of exactly how the unit looked.

1

Book your inspection

Choose move-in, move-out, or both. Pick a time online — it takes about a minute.

2

We document everything

A Certified Professional Inspector walks the unit room by room — every surface, fixture and appliance photographed, timestamped, and condition-graded.

3

You get the Condition Report

A clear digital record, organized for review and exportable as a PDF — ready for both parties to retain and rely on.

The Deliverable

What's inside the Condition Report

Sample Bruin Condition Report finding card

Not a checklist. A complete, evidence-grade record of the unit.

Room-by-room condition grid

Condition report feature

  • Every room scored across flooring, walls, windows, fixtures, and appliances.

Timestamped, geotagged photos

Condition report feature

  • Hundreds of images — proof of exactly when and where each was taken.

Wear-and-tear vs. damage

Condition report feature

  • On move-out, each finding is measured against the move-in baseline.

Overall grade & cleaning level

Condition report feature

  • A clear, at-a-glance summary of the unit's condition.

Dual e-signature

Condition report feature

  • Tenant and owner can both review and retain the same record — no "he-said, she-said."

Hosted online + PDF

Condition report feature

  • A permanent link plus a polished PDF designed for organized recordkeeping.

See exactly what you'll receive — a real, fully built Condition Report format designed for clear before-and-after documentation.

Built For Both Sides

One neutral record. Two kinds of peace of mind.

The same inspection protects whoever is reading it. Choose your side.

For Renters

Get your full deposit back.

You shouldn't lose hundreds — or thousands — over damage that was there before you moved in. Document the unit, and the facts are on your side.

"We're independent. We don't work for your landlord — we work for what's actually there."

Why renters book it

  • Proof from day one. Every pre-existing scuff, chip and stain logged before you ever unpack a box.
  • A neutral expert, not an app. A Certified Professional Inspector — not your landlord, not a phone selfie.
  • Split it with roommates. On a shared rental, the cost can land around $20–$30 a person.
  • Settle disputes fast. A timestamped, organized report can end the back-and-forth before it starts.
Protect My Deposit
For Landlords & PMs

AB 2801, handled.

Stay organized without the hassle — and create stronger documentation for your files. A neutral, professional record gives both sides a clearer baseline than hurried phone photos.

"A Certified Professional Inspector's report creates a consistent record everyone can review."

Why owners & managers book it

  • Photo documentation, done for you. Move-in and move-out condition records without you having to build the workflow yourself.
  • Better dispute documentation. A third-party record gives you a stronger factual reference point.
  • The Turn Punch List. Optional add-on — a trade-categorized scope of paint, drywall, flooring, cleaning and other turnover items, ready to hand your crew.
  • Portfolio pricing. Volume rates for owners and property managers running multiple units.
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Why It Holds Up

A neutral third party changes everything.

When a deposit is on the line, who documented the unit matters as much as what they found.

Phone photos

DIY · one party

  • × Taken by one side of the dispute
  • × Easy to dismiss as biased
  • × Inconsistent, undated, incomplete

Landlord / PM walk-through

In-house · one party

  • × Performed by the landlord's own team
  • × Tenant has no reason to trust it
  • × Not an independent record

Bruin Condition Report

Independent · CPI · neutral

  • Performed by a Certified Professional Inspector
  • Neutral — works for neither side
  • Timestamped, organized, shareable documentation
Verified Credential
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Every inspection is performed by an InterNACHI® Certified Professional Inspector. Meet Bruin's inspectors →

Simple Pricing

Priced like protection, not a luxury.

A fraction of the deposit you're protecting. Choose a single visit, or bundle move-in and move-out.

Studio / 1 Bedroom
Studios and one-bedroom units
$95
 
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2 Bedroom
The most-booked unit size
$115
 
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3+ Bedroom / House
Larger units and full houses
$135
 
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Landlord add-on — The Turn Punch List

A trade-categorized scope of every turnover item (paint, drywall, flooring, cleaning & more), ready to hand your crew. Added to any landlord inspection.

Property managers & multi-unit owners — portfolio rates available.

Questions

What renters & landlords ask

Is this a home inspection?
No. A buyer's home inspection evaluates structure and systems for a purchase. This is a condition inspection — a documented, photo-verified record of how a rental unit looks at move-in and move-out, built to support a fair security-deposit outcome.
Who is it for — the tenant or the landlord?
Both. The report is neutral by design. Either party can book it, and the same document can be used as a shared factual reference. That independence is exactly what makes it useful if a dispute arises.
How does this help with California's AB 2801?
AB 2801 added landlord photo-documentation requirements tied to rental security deposits. Our Condition Report provides thorough, professionally captured documentation that can support a landlord's broader recordkeeping process. We document the unit; we don't render legal determinations.
How long does an inspection take?
Typically 30–60 minutes depending on unit size. Your Condition Report is delivered after the inspection as an organized digital record that can be saved and shared.
Can roommates split the cost?
Absolutely — and many do. On a shared rental, a single inspection split across four to six roommates can come out to roughly $20–$30 each.
Do you serve Southern California?
Yes. Bruin serves Los Angeles County and broader Southern California, including Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, and other covered service areas. Contact us to confirm scheduling for a specific property.
Get Started

Document it once. Settle it fairly.

Whether you're holding the keys or handing them over — get the neutral record that puts the facts on the table.

Prefer to talk it through? Call or text (323) 376-3691

The Condition Report is professional documentation of a unit's observed condition. It is not a legal determination, a guarantee of AB 2801 compliance, or a substitute for legal advice. Bruin documents conditions; it does not adjudicate disputes.