TOP-02 — “Hanson Has the Check” (Admission Against Interest)

Executive Summary

In this written communication, owner Phat Tran admits that “Hanson has the check.” Hanson Le was the authorized Berkshire/ETHOS agent at the time. Under California law, delivery of payment to an authorized agent constitutes full tender. This admission destroys the legal foundation for eviction and proves concealment.

Legal Significance

• Agent Receipt = Owner Receipt under Cal Civ. Code §§1583, 2307.
• Admission Against Interest: The owner verbally contradicts his own eviction testimony.
• Confirms Contract #3 Activation: Payment triggers start of the Year-3 term.

Why This Matters at Trial

This is one of the most powerful pieces of evidence: The landlord himself confirms receipt of the payment that he later denied existed. This single message impeaches the owner’s credibility and establishes knowing fraud.