iOS · California Civil Code §1950.5 / AB 2801iPhone · iOS 17+ · Free downloadBuilt by TaoApex Limited

DepositPacket: Move-Out Proof

Keep a clear move-out record.

Keep dated move-in and move-out photos, receipts, notes, and proposed deductions together. Export a PDF/ZIP/JSON record when you are ready; California’s statutory photo and accounting duties apply to landlords under specific rules and dates.

Download free on the App Store→See the evidence-to-packet workflow

Free download · Recording stays free · Pro unlocks exports · Documentation tool, not legal advice

✓Privacy-first✓Native iOS✓No ad tracking✓Available on the App Store

Deadline countdown: 21 days
AB 2801 photo workflow: 3 stages
Evidence packet export: PDF+ZIP+JSON
Download & recording: Free

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DepositPacket: Move-Out Proof

Document your rental. Organize your deposit records.

Case readiness3 missing

Deadline21 days

Evidence stages3

Packet exportPDF + ZIP

Download free on the App Store

DepositPacket evidence capture screen showing before-repair photo and PDF options

DepositPacket packet review screen listing evidence still needed before export

DepositPacket settings screen showing offline mode, Apple sync, Pro exports, and reminders

Product definition

What is DepositPacket: Move-Out Proof?

DepositPacket: Move-Out Proof (formerly DepositPacket CA) is a free iPhone app for organizing California rental move-out records. It helps renters and property managers keep timestamped photos, notes, receipts, proposed deductions, and an exportable PDF/ZIP/JSON evidence packet. California AB 2801 places photo duties on landlords under specific effective dates: move-in photos for tenancies beginning on or after July 1, 2025, and move-out/repair photos beginning April 1, 2025. The 21-day security-deposit accounting period is a landlord obligation, not a renter deadline to export this app’s packet. Recording is free; exports require DepositPacket Pro ($4.99/month or $29.99/year, US pricing). The app organizes records and is not legal advice.

TL;DR · DepositPacket: Move-Out Proof is a free iPhone app for organizing California move-in and move-out photos, notes, receipts, proposed deductions, and PDF/ZIP/JSON evidence exports. AB 2801 creates landlord photo duties under specific dates; its 21-calendar-day accounting period is not a renter export deadline. Recording is free; exports need Pro ($4.99/month or $29.99/year US). It is not legal advice.

It runs on iOS 17.0 or later and is built by TaoApex Limited.

The free tier covers Unlimited properties, tenancies, and cases, Staged evidence capture and readiness checks, 21-day deadline reminders; Pro ($4.99/mo · $29.99/yr) unlocks Itemized PDF + original-photo ZIP + JSON manifest, Cloud backup copy of every generated packet, Auto-renewing subscription, cancel anytime in App Store settings.

Core capabilities: Time-stamped photo stages, Link every deduction to proof, 21-day accounting reminder, Missing-evidence checks.

The routine is short: Open the case before you move → Document move-out and repairs → Export the packet when ready.

It is made for California renters organizing personal move-in, move-out, and deposit records.

Support is available at support@taoapex.com.

Capabilities

Everything a move-out case needs, in order

Time-stamped photo stages

Keep move-in, move-out, and post-repair photos with room, area, capture time, and notes. AB 2801 photo duties apply to landlords under specific dates; renters can keep their own records and request copies.

Link every deduction to proof

Connect damage, cleaning, unpaid-rent, replacement, or other items to before/after photos, invoices, receipts, and good-faith estimates.

21-day accounting reminder

Track the landlord’s 21-calendar-day security-deposit accounting period with reminders on day 14, day 18, and day 20. This is a workflow aid, not a legal conclusion or a renter export deadline.

Missing-evidence checks

A readiness checklist flags incomplete stages and deductions without supporting files before you export anything.

One-tap PDF + ZIP + JSON packet

Export an itemized-statement PDF, the original unmodified photos in a ZIP, and a JSON manifest. Pro unlocks exports; recording stays free.

Offline first, in 3 languages

Full interface in English, Spanish, and Simplified Chinese. Create cases and capture evidence with no signal; sync is optional and retryable.

Workflow

How DepositPacket works

1Open the case before you moveAdd the property, tenancy dates, and deposit amount. Photograph the unit at move-in so the starting condition is on record.

2Document move-out and repairsPhotograph every room after moving out and again after any repair or cleaning, then link each deduction to its before, after, and receipt evidence.

3Export the packet when readyResolve the missing-evidence checklist, generate the PDF/ZIP/JSON packet when ready, and deliver it yourself — by mail, email, or in person.

Step 1

Open the case before you move

Add the property, tenancy dates, and deposit amount. Photograph the unit at move-in so the starting condition is on record.

Who DepositPacket is for

California renters organizing personal move-in, move-out, and deposit records
Landlords and property managers who want a consistent workflow for applicable AB 2801 photo documentation
Small property teams that need a repeatable move-out inspection workflow instead of scattered camera rolls
Anyone who needs an offline field workflow and decides for themselves when a packet is ready to deliver

Clear boundaries for a sensitive workflow

✓The app organizes documentation; it does not decide whether a deduction is lawful or predict a court outcome
✓Scopes to California rules (Civil Code §1950.5, as amended by AB 2801) and does not claim multi-state coverage
✓Offline records stay usable with no connection; cloud sync is an explicit signed-in choice
✓TaoApex publishes product-specific privacy, terms, and data-deletion pages

Plans

Free to record. Pro to export.

Free

Unlimited cases, photos, and inspections

✓Unlimited properties, tenancies, and cases
✓Staged evidence capture and readiness checks
✓21-day deadline reminders
✓Full interface in English, Spanish, and Chinese

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Pro

Unlock evidence packet exports

$4.99/mo · $29.99/yr

✓Itemized PDF + original-photo ZIP + JSON manifest
✓Cloud backup copy of every generated packet
✓Auto-renewing subscription, cancel anytime in App Store settings
✓US pricing shown; local pricing appears in the app before purchase

Download free on the App Store

FAQ

Common questions

Is DepositPacket free to download and use?+

Yes. DepositPacket: Move-Out Proof is free to download on the App Store. Creating cases, capturing photos, recording inspections, and tracking the 21-day deadline are all free. Exporting the evidence packet (PDF + ZIP + JSON) requires DepositPacket Pro: $4.99/month or $29.99/year in the US; the app shows your local price before purchase.

What is DepositPacket: Move-Out Proof?+

It is an iPhone app for organizing California move-out records: timestamped photos, notes, receipts, proposed security-deposit deductions, missing-evidence checks, a reminder for the landlord’s 21-calendar-day accounting period, and a PDF/ZIP/JSON export you deliver yourself.

How does it relate to California AB 2801?+

AB 2801 (Friedman, Chapter 280, Statutes of 2024) amended California Civil Code §1950.5. Landlords must photograph the unit immediately before or at the start of tenancies beginning on or after July 1, 2025. Beginning April 1, 2025, landlords must also photograph the unit within a reasonable time after possession is returned, before deductible repairs or cleaning, and again within a reasonable time after that work. The 21-calendar-day accounting rule concerns a landlord’s itemized statement and return of any remaining deposit; it is not a renter deadline to export this app’s packet. Renters may keep their own dated records and request copies of the landlord’s photos. Sources: California DRE AB 2801 summary https://www.dre.ca.gov/publications/ResourceGuidebook/gb03a_newlaws.html and 2025 Landlord-Tenant Guide https://www.dre.ca.gov/files/pdf/2025_Landlord_Tenant_Guide.pdf. This app is documentation support, not legal advice.

Does DepositPacket provide legal advice?+

No. It provides a documentation workflow, readiness checks, reminders, and file exports. It does not determine whether a deduction is lawful, guarantee a court result, or replace advice from a California landlord-tenant attorney.

What does the exported evidence packet contain?+

A Pro export generates an itemized-statement PDF, the original unmodified evidence files in a ZIP archive, and a JSON manifest with evidence identifiers, capture and upload timestamps, and file hashes. Files stay on your device until you choose to share them.

Can I use it without internet?+

Yes. The app is designed for offline case editing, photo capture, notes, and on-device packet generation. When you sign in with Apple and reconnect, the upload queue syncs records and files to the configured backend.

Is the app available in Spanish or Chinese?+

Yes. The in-app interface ships in English, Spanish (Español), and Simplified Chinese, and the App Store listing is localized into seven languages including Spanish, Traditional Chinese, UK/AU/CA English. You can switch languages anytime in Settings.

How do I delete my data?+

Use Settings to erase local data, or delete the signed-in account and its cloud records. The dedicated data-deletion page explains both scopes and how to reach support if you cannot access the app.