Prepared for submission to the Orange County District Attorney and court review as part of a formal claim of unlawful eviction, contract fraud, and associated economic, emotional, and statutory damages.
Between 2022 and 2025, the plaintiff endured a coordinated real estate fraud involving misrepresented lease terms, forced eviction despite payment, retaliatory conduct after rent control complaints, and loss of an in-home professional art studio. This submission documents all categories of quantifiable damages, tied to evidence files and supporting case law.
| Category | Description | Amount | Basis / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unlawful Eviction | Rent paid but tenancy terminated via fraudulent 3-day notice. | $7,500 | Wells Fargo + USPS proof of April–June payments |
| Moving + Relocation | Forced move from 2000sf to 1600sf + moving/storage/truck | $6,000 | Receipts, timeline, testimony |
| Studio Loss | Artist studio loss (500 sf @ $750/mo × 12 mo × 10 years) | $90,000 | Comparable spaces in Orange County (OCAC, Zillow) |
| Mold Exposure | 15% rent credit × 30 months | $22,500 | Mold inspector report, Surf City records |
| Medical + Mental Health | Cardiology, therapy for stress/marital collapse | $27,590 | Lexapro, monitor, therapy invoices |
| Depreciation Fraud | Carpet/floor deduction falsely claimed | $3,000 | Before/after photos + repair logs |
| Storage Loss / Property Dumped | Discarded due to downsizing | $9,000 | Inventory logs, value calc |
| Hidden Rent Payments | April–July checks concealed by landlord and agent | $10,700 | Email + text admission (Hanson / Tran) |
| Emotional Distress | Lexapro use, cardiac episodes, eviction trauma | $50,000 | Medical documents, family testimony |
| Barclays Expenses | Documented expenses via credit | $2,800 | Statements show rent, boxes, mileage |
| Senior Enhancement (10%) | WIC § 15610.30 supports increased damages | $40,476.02 | Proof of age, lease protections violated |
| Total | $445,236.23 | Not including punitive multiplier | |
This damages table is fully supported by embedded images, contracts, receipts, lease amendments, and screenshots previously submitted in DA Pages 1–39. Punitive damages are sought under Civil Code §3345 due to senior tenant targeting, bad faith actions, and premeditated concealment of lease terms and rent increases. The landlord maintained 3 overlapping shell corporations and diverted payment through personal accounts outside of contract obligations. The studio loss, in particular, represents a profoun...
Respectfully submitted,
Michael Andrew Gasio
Pro Se Defendant