We recently hosted a California focused webinar centered on a growing priority for property teams across the state: preparing for Assembly Bill 2801 and other recent legislation changes before it becomes a financial and operational risk.
During the session, attendees learned how InCheck® by SiteCompli® helps California teams move from manual, inconsistent inspection processes to a single, mobile workflow designed to support compliance, clarity, and defensible records.
What the New Legislation Means for California Property Teams
A major focus of the webinar was understanding what AB2801 requires and how it impacts daytoday operations.
Under AB2801, property teams must:
- Capture photo documentation of rental unit conditions before movein and prior to moveout
- Maintain clear records of condition changes over time
- Provide itemized repair charge documentation to retain any portion of a resident’s security deposit
Other bills introduce costly mandates to the state as well: AB-628 requires landlords to provide and maintain a functioning stove and refrigerator capable of safely cooking and storing food.
Additionally, SB-620 dictates it is the duty of the landlord to remediate hazards arising from disaster. These disasters include mold, smoke, ash, asbestos water damage, and more.
These requirements mean inspections can no longer be an afterthought, living in PDFs and inboxes. Documentation must be complete, consistent, and easy to retrieve, especially when disputes or audits are involved.
Key Takeaways from the Webinar
Throughout the discussion, we explored how inspection programs designed with new laws in mind can help teams do more than stay compliant.
When inspections are directly connected to maintenance and followthrough, teams are better equipped to:
- Capture required photos and details every time
- Reduce gaps between inspections and repairs
- Maintain defensible documentation for security deposit decisions
- Improve accountability across onsite and operations teams
- Gain realtime visibility into inspection status and outstanding work
We also discussed common challenges California teams face when documentation is handled manually, such as missing photos, inconsistent reporting, or delayed followups, and how those gaps can create unnecessary risk under California law.
The webinar includes a walkthrough of InCheck, showing how California teams can use the mobile app to complete inspections, capture photos and signatures, and automatically turn findings into assigned maintenance work.
On-Demand Replay
If you’re ready to see how InCheck can support your California teams, this session is available to watch on demand.
Thank you for taking a moment to watch. Stay tuned for more news on the latest in the multifamily industry from Inhabit as we continue helping property teams modernize inspections, maintenance, and compliance.
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