Bank Record — Wells Fargo Wire Confirmation

Amount: $5,000.00
Date Sent: April 19, 2024
Recipient: Landlord (Phat Tran)
Status: Completed (Confirmation #: OW00004382456864)
Message: “New lease 24 one payment at 5000”

Recurring Wire Payments — Transaction History

Consistent $5,000–$5,350 payments sent to Phat Tran SRF# through 2023–2024 demonstrate a verified tenancy payment trail through Wells Fargo.

Wells Fargo Transaction History Phat Tran

Owner Acknowledgment — Contract Terms

Text communication from Phat Tran confirms understanding of the payment structure:

“We are filling out new paperwork understand one at old lease 5000 then new payment 5350 I want keep paying early. Thanks Michael.” Owner had demanded rent be paid by the 20th of current month not the 1st as contract stated.

This establishes mutual agreement on rent continuation and acknowledgment of early payments to continue.

Text Message from Phat Tran confirming rent terms

Property Manager Confirmation — Renewal Terms

Message thread with Property Manager shows renewal rent effective May 1, 2024, matching the wire date pattern:

“Renewal rent rate: $5,350/month. Effective: 5/1/2024. Market rent: $5,500–$5,800.”

Hanson Le arrives after April 15 "European Vacation" , no written notice of rent increase.

Property Manager Rent Renewal Confirmation

Landlords in California cannot raise the rent with only a two-week notice via text message.

The notice must be in formal writing and adhere to specific timeframes.

Here are the requirements the owner must follow:

Written Notice Required: A text message is not considered a formal written notice under California law.
The landlord must deliver a paper notice in person or send it by mail.
Proper Notice Period: The required notice period depends on the amount of the rent increase over a 12-month period:
- If the rent increase is 10% or less, the landlord must provide at least 30 days' advance written notice.
- If the rent increase is more than 10%, the landlord must provide at least 90 days' advance written notice.
State and Local Rent Control: Because you've lived there for over two years, you are likely covered by the California Tenant Protection Act of 2019 (AB 1482), which caps annual rent increases at 5% plus the local consumer price index (CPI), or 10%, whichever is lower.
- Some cities have stricter local rent control ordinances that may impose lower caps or additional notice requirements, which would take priority over the state law.
No Mid-Lease Increases: If you have a fixed-term lease (e.g., a one-year lease), the rent cannot be increased during the lease term unless a specific clause in your signed lease agreement allows for it.

Tenant Inquiry to Owner After Payment

Defendant texted Phat Tran after the April 19 payment, questioning why eviction proceedings followed the accepted wire and USPS certified mail recipt by text:

“The property manager with Berkshire Hathaway that you sent over won’t tell us which contract the last electronic payment from Wells Fargo was used on... you went to court to kick us out in 3 days after telling us to do exactly what we were told.”

Tenant Text Message to Phat Tran Questioning Payment Use

Comparative Documentation — Wire Fraud 101

Visual comparison shows clear payment evidence made before the eviction date, refuting the claim of non-payment. Payment was routed electronically to the same recipient account previously acknowledged by the owner.

Wire Fraud Evidence Comparison Exhibit

Legal Implications

The April 19, 2024 wire (dated 31 days before notice of eviction) constitutes proof of timely rent payment.
Subsequent eviction filings within three days of acknowledgment violate Cal. Civ. Code §1942.5 (retaliatory eviction) and indicate potential 18 U.S.C. §1343 (wire fraud).
Text messages and bank logs confirm receipt and use of electronic funds in relation to the renewed lease.

Wire Fraud Evidence — April 19, 2024 Payment

Tenant Protection Act of 2019 (AB 1482)

Bank Record — Wells Fargo Wire Confirmation

Amount: $5,000.00
Date Sent: April 19, 2024
Recipient: Landlord (Phat Tran)
Status: Completed (Confirmation #: OW00004382456864)
Message: “New lease 24 one payment at 5000”

Recurring Wire Payments — Transaction History

Consistent $5,000–$5,350 payments sent to Phat Tran SRF# through 2023–2024 demonstrate a verified tenancy payment trail through Wells Fargo.

Owner Acknowledgment — Contract Terms

Text communication from Phat Tran confirms understanding of the payment structure:

“We are filling out new paperwork understand one at old lease 5000 then new payment 5350 I want keep paying early. Thanks Michael.” Owner had demanded rent be paid by the 20th of current month not the 1st as contract stated.

This establishes mutual agreement on rent continuation and acknowledgment of early payments to continue.

Property Manager Confirmation — Renewal Terms

Message thread with Property Manager shows renewal rent effective May 1, 2024, matching the wire date pattern:

“Renewal rent rate: $5,350/month. Effective: 5/1/2024. Market rent: $5,500–$5,800.”

Hanson Le arrives after April 15 "European Vacation" , no written notice of rent increase.

Landlords in California cannot raise the rent with only a two-week notice via text message.

The notice must be in formal writing and adhere to specific timeframes.

Here are the requirements the owner must follow:

Written Notice Required: A text message is not considered a formal written notice under California law.

The landlord must deliver a paper notice in person or send it by mail.

Proper Notice Period: The required notice period depends on the amount of the rent increase over a 12-month period:

If the rent increase is 10% or less, the landlord must provide at least 30 days' advance written notice.

If the rent increase is more than 10%, the landlord must provide at least 90 days' advance written notice.

State and Local Rent Control: Because you've lived there for over two years, you are likely covered by the California Tenant Protection Act of 2019 (AB 1482), which caps annual rent increases at 5% plus the local consumer price index (CPI), or 10%, whichever is lower.

Some cities have stricter local rent control ordinances that may impose lower caps or additional notice requirements, which would take priority over the state law.

No Mid-Lease Increases: If you have a fixed-term lease (e.g., a one-year lease), the rent cannot be increased during the lease term unless a specific clause in your signed lease agreement allows for it.

Tenant Inquiry to Owner After Payment

Defendant texted Phat Tran after the April 19 payment, questioning why eviction proceedings followed the accepted wire and USPS certified mail recipt by text:

“The property manager with Berkshire Hathaway that you sent over won’t tell us which contract the last electronic payment from Wells Fargo was used on... you went to court to kick us out in 3 days after telling us to do exactly what we were told.”

Comparative Documentation — Wire Fraud 101

Visual comparison shows clear payment evidence made before the eviction date, refuting the claim of non-payment. Payment was routed electronically to the same recipient account previously acknowledged by the owner.

Legal Implications

The April 19, 2024 wire (dated 31 days before notice of eviction) constitutes proof of timely rent payment.

Subsequent eviction filings within three days of acknowledgment violate Cal. Civ. Code §1942.5 (retaliatory eviction) and indicate potential 18 U.S.C. §1343 (wire fraud).

Text messages and bank logs confirm receipt and use of electronic funds in relation to the renewed lease.

Exhibit DL-A04-E — April 19, 2024 Wire Payment Fraud Analysis | Deep Library OC Legal Portal Source Evidence: Wells Fargo confirmations, text threads, and renewal correspondence (April–July 2024)

Wire Fraud Evidence — April 19, 2024 Payment

Tenant Protection Act of 2019 (AB 1482)

Bank Record — Wells Fargo Wire Confirmation

Amount: $5,000.00 Date Sent: April 19, 2024 Recipient: Landlord (Phat Tran) Status: Completed (Confirmation #: OW00004382456864) Message: “New lease 24 one payment at 5000”

Recurring Wire Payments — Transaction History

Consistent $5,000–$5,350 payments sent to Phat Tran SRF# through 2023–2024 demonstrate a verified tenancy payment trail through Wells Fargo.

Owner Acknowledgment — Contract Terms

Text communication from Phat Tran confirms understanding of the payment structure:

“We are filling out new paperwork understand one at old lease 5000 then new payment 5350 I want keep paying early. Thanks Michael.” Owner had demanded rent be paid by the 20th of current month not the 1st as contract stated.

This establishes mutual agreement on rent continuation and acknowledgment of early payments to continue.

Property Manager Confirmation — Renewal Terms

Message thread with Property Manager shows renewal rent effective May 1, 2024, matching the wire date pattern:

“Renewal rent rate: $5,350/month. Effective: 5/1/2024. Market rent: $5,500–$5,800.”

Hanson Le arrives after April 15 "European Vacation" , no written notice of rent increase.

Landlords in California cannot raise the rent with only a two-week notice via text message.

The notice must be in formal writing and adhere to specific timeframes.

Here are the requirements the owner must follow:

Written Notice Required: A text message is not considered a formal written notice under California law.

The landlord must deliver a paper notice in person or send it by mail.

Proper Notice Period: The required notice period depends on the amount of the rent increase over a 12-month period:

If the rent increase is 10% or less, the landlord must provide at least 30 days' advance written notice.

If the rent increase is more than 10%, the landlord must provide at least 90 days' advance written notice.

State and Local Rent Control: Because you've lived there for over two years, you are likely covered by the California Tenant Protection Act of 2019 (AB 1482), which caps annual rent increases at 5% plus the local consumer price index (CPI), or 10%, whichever is lower.

Some cities have stricter local rent control ordinances that may impose lower caps or additional notice requirements, which would take priority over the state law.

No Mid-Lease Increases: If you have a fixed-term lease (e.g., a one-year lease), the rent cannot be increased during the lease term unless a specific clause in your signed lease agreement allows for it.

Tenant Inquiry to Owner After Payment

Defendant texted Phat Tran after the April 19 payment, questioning why eviction proceedings followed the accepted wire and USPS certified mail recipt by text:

“The property manager with Berkshire Hathaway that you sent over won’t tell us which contract the last electronic payment from Wells Fargo was used on... you went to court to kick us out in 3 days after telling us to do exactly what we were told.”

Comparative Documentation — Wire Fraud 101

Visual comparison shows clear payment evidence made before the eviction date, refuting the claim of non-payment. Payment was routed electronically to the same recipient account previously acknowledged by the owner.

Legal Implications

The April 19, 2024 wire (dated 31 days before notice of eviction) constitutes proof of timely rent payment.

Subsequent eviction filings within three days of acknowledgment violate Cal. Civ. Code §1942.5 (retaliatory eviction) and indicate potential 18 U.S.C. §1343 (wire fraud).

Text messages and bank logs confirm receipt and use of electronic funds in relation to the renewed lease.

Exhibit DL-A04-E — April 19, 2024 Wire Payment Fraud Analysis | Deep Library OC Legal Portal Source Evidence: Wells Fargo confirmations, text threads, and renewal correspondence (April–July 2024)

Amount: $5,000.00
Date Sent: April 19, 2024
Recipient: Landlord (Phat Tran)
Status: Completed (Confirmation #: OW00004382456864)
Message: “New lease 24 one payment at 5000”