Initial Realtor Communication — April 12, 9:50 PM

Text message from Julie Pierzak and DeAnn Carroll (Newport Beach Realty) referencing lease negotiations for a Surfside coastal property facing highway 1:

“Hi Michael, please call me in the morning to discuss Surf lease … thanks so much — Garrett”

Negotiation Context — Alternate Lease Options

• During this period, Phat Tran refused to provide a DocuSign lease renewal for the existing property.
• Tenant notified that if the rent price increased, they had secured alternative housing by the beach.
• Two townhouses across from Huntington Dog Beach were under consideration, priced at $5,000 including pet deposit.
• These properties were located across the street from Sand Dune Lane (approx. 20012 Sand Dune Ln), directly opposite the subject property linked to Tran’s subsequent asset transfers.

Cross-Reference — Sand Dune Lane Asset Pattern

The Huntington Beach townhome at 20012 Sand Dune Ln is later referenced in Defendant’s Motion to Prevent Asset Concealment & Fraudulent Transfers, filed February 10, 2025. The motion documents that this address was transferred to a 24-year-old associate of Plaintiff Phat Tran, signaling possible asset shielding under Cal. Civ. Code §3439.04(a).

Summary of Material Fact

• Negotiations for continued tenancy were active and legitimate as of April 12–19, 2024.
• Defendant’s concurrent communication with licensed realtors demonstrates good-faith attempts to secure alternate housing, refuting claims of lease abandonment.
• The refusal by owner to issue or execute the renewal lease via DocuSign, while simultaneously accepting payments, forms a direct link to subsequent fraudulent misrepresentation and wire fraud activity.