Tatiana Zyagintseva non English tennant on contract

Elder Resident — Protected Class Witness — Victim of Retaliatory Eviction, Habitability Fraud, and Emotional Harm Resulting from Defendants’ Conduct.

I. Summary of Role

Tatiana Zyagintseva is an elderly member of the household and an essential protected-class victim in the case. Her experience forms the basis of multiple statutory enhancements under California’s Elder Abuse and Retaliation laws.

She lived in the residence from 2022 through the forced move-out in 2024, experiencing habitability issues, medical harm from mold exposure, and severe emotional distress caused by defendants’ threats, concealment, and fraudulent actions.

II. Identity & Background

Name: Tatiana “Tata” Zyagintseva
Status: Elderly resident; protected against coercion under W&I §15610.30
Health: PTSD history; medically vulnerable
Role in Case: Witness to habitability violations, retaliation, and threats
Citizenship: Ukrainian immigrant; English is not first language

Her protected status significantly heightens the seriousness of defendant actions.

III. Timeline of Relevant Involvement

2022 Move-In: Immediately exposed to mold odor, rot, and humidity issues.
2022–2023: Repeatedly experienced unsafe flooring, leaking fixtures, and electrical hazards.
2023: Suffered stress-related symptoms due to unresolved habitability violations.
Early 2024: Not informed of fraudulent lease renewal disputes.
June 2024: Ordered to vacate within three days; notices did not list her as occupant.
July 2024: Intimidated by vehicle-on-lawn incident and drone surveillance.
After Eviction: Forced into smaller residence; loss of stability and personal items.

IV. Evidence Relevant to This Actor

She is a primary witness to:

Substandard housing conditions documented before and after repair attempts.
Threats, coercion, and intimidation events by owner and associates.
Failure of agents to communicate in language she could understand.
Stress-induced symptoms correlated with defendants’ conduct.
Losses incurred after forced relocation and disposal of belongings.

Her testimony corroborates core elements of retaliation, habitability fraud, and elder abuse.

V. Statutory Significance

A. Elder Abuse

W&I §15610.30: Financial and emotional abuse of an elder.
W&I §15610.07: Failure to meet health and safety obligations.

B. Housing & Civil Rights

Civ. Code §1940.2: Prohibits threats, intimidation, and coercion toward occupants.
Civ. Code §1942.5: Retaliation after protected activity.
H&S §17920.3 / §17920.10: Mold and substandard conditions affecting health.

C. Procedural Violations

3-Day Notice omitted her name — defective service.
No interpreter offered — violates fairness and accessibility expectations.

VI. Enterprise Connections

To Phat Tran: Direct victim of threats, false claims, and unsafe living environment.
To Anna Ly: Witness to misrepresentations at move-in.
To Hanson Le: Observed his role as payment handler and agent presence.
To LY Construction: Observed incomplete and deceptive repairs.
To Silverstein: Suffered consequences of false filings submitted to court.

VII. Impact & Damages

Emotional harm: Anxiety, fear, and PTSD activation.
Financial harm: Loss of property, forced downsizing.
Health harm: Exposure to mold and damp environment.
Safety harm: Fear during threats and intimidation events.
Displacement: Forced move from long-term residence.

Her damages qualify for enhanced penalties under elder protection statutes.

VIII. Notes for Investigators

Interview should be trauma-informed due to PTSD history.
She is a critical protected-class witness supporting elder abuse and retaliation charges.
Her vantage point and proximity provide insight into events involving Tran, Le, and LY Construction.
Her language needs must be accommodated for accurate testimony.

Her account strengthens the legal case across fraud, retaliation, habitability, and elder abuse categories.