Exhibit 1011 – Unauthorized Lease Renewal Request After Payment

Summary

This exhibit captures a text message from the property manager requesting that the tenant complete a new rental application and sign a “new lease agreement,” despite prior payment confirming an active lease. The request constitutes an unlawful attempt to requalify or reset tenancy, violating California contract and real estate statutes governing lease continuation.

Key Points

Tenant had already paid rent consistent with an existing, active lease.
Property manager improperly requested a new application and lease instead of honoring the current agreement.
No statutory notice or justification for a new application was provided.
Demonstrates an effort to reclassify the tenant as a new applicant, undermining contractual rights and payment continuity.

Applicable California Law

California Civil Code §1945: When rent is accepted under an existing lease, tenancy continues on the same terms unless properly terminated or modified by written notice.
California Civil Code §1946.1: Landlord must provide written notice for any change in tenancy terms; a text message does not satisfy this requirement.
California Civil Code §1962(a): Any change in the authorized manager or agent must be provided to the tenant in writing.
California Business & Professions Code §10131(b): Only licensed real estate brokers or authorized agents may negotiate, prepare, or modify lease agreements.
California Civil Code §1709: Misrepresentation or deceit by an agent that induces a tenant to sign a new agreement constitutes fraud under state law.

Legal Interpretation

This communication constitutes an unauthorized attempt to void or restart tenancy after payment was made. The request lacks lawful basis and violates statutes protecting tenant continuity and agency disclosure. It demonstrates a pattern of deceptive conduct intended to replace the tenant’s valid lease with a fraudulent “new lease” to justify higher rent or forfeiture of prior rights.

Cross-References

Timeline Node: April 2024 — Property manager requests new application despite existing payment and lease.

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Tags: lease renewal fraud, payment misrepresentation, unauthorized agent, tenancy continuity violation, California law

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