DA Evidence File

Gasio v. Tran et al. – Unsafe Construction, Mold Concealment, Misrepresentation

Property: 19235 Brynn Ct, Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Contractor: Ly Construction – License #1068334
Violation References: CA Civil Code §1941.1, §1950.5, B&P §17500, ADA §1232

License record for Ly Construction — LY Construction license record – General Building Contractor #1068334

Section 1: Rot, Mold & Water Damage

Black mold and water stain on kitchen wall — T16 – Mold stains above kitchen sink concealed under paint

Rot and decay in kitchen wall — T15 – Wall rot and internal mold never abated before move-in

Cabinet water damage — T14 – Cabinet and structural wood decay hidden during showing

Section 2: False Advertising vs. Reality

Zillow listing image — T18 – Listing falsely advertises ocean view, washer/dryer, upgrades

Flooring over water damage — Floors installed over wet sublayer; visible buckling at seams

Wall with concealed damage — Water-damaged drywall with bubbling paint shows underlying decay

Section 3: Exterior Condition – Move-Out Day

Back patio view — Back patio – final condition as left; no damage, tenant-maintained

Side yard image — Side yard condition – no trash, no damage, full landscaping preserved

Paver condition rear — Rear yard pavers – no structural issues, no alterations

Section 4: Interior Inspection – Departure

Garage and entry — Garage and hallways – intact, no visible wear beyond ordinary use

Wall panel baseboards — Rotten baseboard visibly detaching – not tenant-caused

Paint concealment — Paint used to conceal surface rot rather than remove mold-affected wood

Carpeted stairs — Stairs and carpet – no pet stains; final move-out proof image

Master bedroom wall — Master bedroom wall – visible interior cracking

Second-floor ceiling — Upstairs ceiling and wall: evidence of moisture penetration into drywall