| Statute | Title / Conduct | Max Exposure | Typical Plea-Down |
|---|
| 18 U.S.C. § 1962 (RICO) | Racketeering through mail, wire, and property fraud; conspiracy across agencies / franchise entities. | 20 yrs + treble damages + forfeiture | § 1349 conspiracy plea |
| 18 U.S.C. § 1341 / 1343 (Mail / Wire Fraud) | False documents and communications to obtain money or property. | 20 yrs + $250 k fine | § 1001 false-statement misdemeanor |
| 18 U.S.C. § 1344 (Bank Fraud) | Use of financial-institution accounts to divert tenant funds. | 30 yrs + $1 M fine | § 1014 false entry |
| 18 U.S.C. § 1028A | Aggravated identity fraud – use of corporate logos / seals without authority. | 2 yrs consecutive | Merge with § 1343 |
| 18 U.S.C. § 1503 / 1512 / 1519 | Obstruction of justice / tampering / destruction or concealment of evidence. | 10–20 yrs | § 1512(d) harassment count |
| 18 U.S.C. § 1621 / 1623 | Perjury and false declarations before court. | 5 yrs | § 1001 false statement |
| 18 U.S.C. § 1951 (Hobbs Act Extortion) | Obtaining money under color of official right or threat of force. | 20 yrs | § 1952 Travel Act |
| 18 U.S.C. § 1956 / 1957 (Money Laundering) | Re-routing rents and retainers through personal accounts. | 20 yrs + $500 k fine | § 1957 transaction only |
| 18 U.S.C. § 371 | Conspiracy to commit fraud, obstruction, or theft. | 5 yrs | Misdemeanor attempt |
| 26 U.S.C. § 7201 / 7206 | Tax evasion / false returns linked to undeclared rental income. | 5 yrs + fine ≤ $100 k | § 7207 information return misdemeanor |
| 18 U.S.C. § 1030 (Computer Fraud and Abuse Act) | Unauthorized access or data alteration (e-signature and portal records). | 5–10 yrs | § 1030(a)(2) misdemeanor |
| Code | Conduct | Max Exposure | Plea-Down |
|---|
| PC § 518–524 | Extortion / Attempt Extortion (Threat or Color of Authority) | 4 yrs + $10 k | § 524 attempt |
| PC § 470 / § 475 | Forgery / Possession of Forged Documents | 3 yrs | § 476 uttered instrument |
| PC § 118 / § 131 | Perjury / Preparation of False Evidence | 4 yrs | § 132 lesser offense |
| PC § 487 / § 484g | Grand Theft / Theft by False Pretenses (> $950) | 3 yrs | § 484 petty theft |
| PC § 496(c) | Receiving / Concealing Stolen Property | 3 yrs + treble damages | § 484 |
| PC § 182(a)(1) | Criminal Conspiracy between owner, agent, and attorney. | 3 yrs | Misdemeanor conspiracy |
| PC § 470b | Possession of Counterfeit Seal / Signature. | 3 yrs | § 470a reduction |
| PC § 368(d) | Elder Theft / Abuse of Elder Adult (> 65) | 4 yrs | § 368(f) misdemeanor |
| PC § 459 / § 530.5 | Bureau / office entry with intent to commit fraud / identity theft. | 3–6 yrs | § 602 trespass |
| PC § 115 | Filing False Instrument with Public Agency or Court. | 3 yrs | § 115.5 lesser |
| PC § 141 / § 135 | Destroying or Concealing Evidence. | 3 yrs | § 135 misdemeanor |
| PC § 529 / § 532 | False Personation / Fraudulent Inducement. | 3 yrs | § 532b attempt |
| Bus.&Prof. Code § 6128(a) | Attorney Deceit / Collusion to Deceive Court or Party. | 6 mo + fine ≤ $2.5 k | Bar discipline |
| Civ. Code § 3345 / W&I § 15610.30 | Senior Financial Abuse (Enhanced Damages). | Treble civil damages | Single damage stipulation |
| Gov. Code § 6200 | Falsification of Public Records. | 4 yrs | § 6201 attempt |
| Rev.&Tax. Code § 19705 | Tax Fraud / Failure to Report Income. | 3 yrs | Admin settlement |
| Code | Conduct | Penalty | Disposition Options |
|---|
| Civ. Code § 1950.5 | Deposit Retention / Conversion | 2× deposit + fees | Restitution + dismissal |
| Civ. Code § 1947.12 / § 1942.5 | Rent Cap Violation / Retaliatory Eviction | $2 k per incident + fees | Mediation / Settlement |
| Bus.&Prof. Code § 10176 / § 10177 | Agent Misrepresentation / Broker Neglect | License revocation | Probation consent order |
| Bus.&Prof. Code § 17500 | False Advertising (“& Associates”). | $2.5 k per violation | Cease & Desist |
| Health & Safety Code § 17920.3 | Habitability / Mold Violation. | Fine + repair order | Correction agreement |
| Gov. Code § 12955(f) | Discrimination / Retaliation in Housing. | Civil penalty ≤ $25 k | HUD conciliation |
| 15 U.S.C. § 45 / FTC Act | Unfair or Deceptive Business Practices (consumer fraud). | Civil penalties + injunction | Consent decree |
| Penal Code § 602.5 | Unauthorized Entry of Dwelling / Trespass. | 6 mo | Informal probation |
| Penal Code § 415 | Disturbing the Peace (Intimidation incident). | 90 days | Infraction plea |
| CA Bus.&Prof. Code § 17200 (UCL) | Unlawful business acts / practices aggregate. | Civil penalty ≤ $2,500 per act | Injunction + restitution |
| CA Penal Code § 653m | Harassing Communications (text / email). | 1 yr | Summary probation |
| Local Municipal Codes | Building / Zoning / HOA violations tied to rental property. | Admin fines | Cure order |
| Authority | Violation Type | Exposure / Remedy |
|---|
| CRPC 1.3, 1.4, 1.16(d) | Attorney Neglect / Failure to Communicate. | Suspension / fee disgorgement |
| CRPC 3.1 – 8.4 | Frivolous claims / dishonesty / conduct prejudicial to justice. | Disbarment possible |
| HUD Reg. § 100.400 | Harassment / Coercion in Housing Transactions. | Penalty ≤ $16 k per incident |
| DRE Reg. 2831 | Trust-fund handling violations by broker / agent. | License revocation or fine |
| IRS Circular 230 | Misuse of client funds or false statements to federal agency. | OED discipline / bar |
| ABA Model Rule 8.4(c) | Conduct involving dishonesty / fraud / misrepresentation. | Reciprocal discipline |
| Consumer Financial Protection Act § 1031 | Unfair rental finance practices / deceptive fee collection. | CFPB civil action + restitution |
| USC 42 § 3617 (Fair Housing Act) | Coercion or intimidation of tenant for asserting rights. | Federal civil penalty + injunction |
| Statute | Description | Penalty Range |
|---|
| 18 U.S.C. § 1001 | False Statements to Federal Investigators (DOJ / FBI interviews). | 5 yrs |
| 18 U.S.C. § 1622 | Subornation of Perjury (attorney directing false testimony). | 5 yrs |
| 18 U.S.C. § 1349 | Attempt and Conspiracy to Commit Fraud. | Same as object offense |
| 18 U.S.C. § 1952 | Interstate Travel in Aid of Racketeering (communication across state lines). | 5 yrs |
| Penal Code § 182.5 | Criminal Organization Participation (state-level RICO analog). | 3–5 yrs |
| Penal Code § 529a | False Filing of Financial Statement. | 2 yrs |
| Penal Code § 147 / § 149 | Public Officer Misconduct (if licensed real estate under state commission authority). | 1–4 yrs |
| Penal Code § 664 | Attempt Counts (for each incomplete offense). | ½ principal term |