DA2 – Lease Extension Fraud & Payment Concealment May 2024

Gasio v. Tran – Submission to Orange County District Attorney

This page documents how the landlord confirmed and accepted a third-year lease extension via email and text, and received a $5,000 wire payment with bank instrument for renewal. The payment was confirmed through both digital records and communication threads. However, this transaction was later concealed in court filings, leading to a false claim of tenant default and triggering eviction proceedings.

📄 Email Evidence

Email dated Apr 2, 2024 11:10 AM from the landlord doctor Tran confirms agreement to renew the lease for a third year. Less than 30 days remain on current contract no modifications unilaterally in California.

Email showing lease renewal confirmation

Figure A: Email confirmation of lease renewal for $5,000 payment

💸 Wire Transfer Finishes Year Two

Wire transfer of $5000 to landlord

Figure B: Bank confirmation of $5,000 wire payment sent April 19, 2024

📲 Text Message From Agent

Text from agent acknowledging the funds were received and noting the lease would be handled "internally."

Text from agent confirming lease payment

Figure C: Agent confirming payment was received and renewal accepted

⚖️ Legal Violations

CA Civil Code §1572: Actual fraud – concealment of a known, material transaction
Penal Code §487: Grand theft by false pretenses
18 U.S.C. §1343: Federal wire fraud
B&P §10130: Unauthorized practice of real estate without license (if agent involved)

Conclusion

The evidence shows that the lease renewal was confirmed and payment was accepted, yet later concealed to justify an unlawful eviction. This timeline supports charges of fraud, concealment, and retaliatory eviction practices.