Deluxe Legal Timeline – Gasio v. Tran et al.

Chronology of Events, Evidence, and Legal Implications

1. Pre-Lease Background (2022)

April 2022 – Property Listing & Misrepresentation

Property at 19235 Brynn Ct listed by Anna Ly as “ocean view / laundry in-unit / pet-friendly.” No laundry present; mold and habitability issues later documented.

May 2022 – Initial Lease Execution (T7)

Three-bedroom lease signed by Phat Tran (Owner), Anna Ly (Agent), and Michael Gasio (Tenant). Security deposit $6,375. Keys delivered; no walk-through performed.

June–August 2022 – Mold and Appliance Disputes (T12a–T16)

Tenant reports mold and missing washer/dryer. Agent admits false listing, tells tenant to vacate “by noon.”

2. Lease Renewal & Continuity (2023 – April 2024)

March 2023 – Lease Extended via DocuSign (T20–T21)

Anna Ly issues renewal to May 2024. All parties sign electronically. Owner later denies knowledge.

April 19 2024 – Wire Payment $5,000 (T26/X1)

Tenant sends Wells Fargo wire with memo “New lease 24 one payment at 5000.” Owner texts “Thank you.” Legal acceptance complete.

3. Fraudulent Handling of Payments (Apr – Jul 2024)

May 30 2024 – Cashier’s Check Delivered to BHHS Office (T26/T28)

Certified package (1 lb) addressed to Manager received and signed for at Berkshire Hathaway Huntington Beach. Contained check and lease set. Owner acknowledges via text that “Hanson has the check.”

June 2024 – Owner Claims Non-Payment

Despite receipt and thank-you texts, owner alleges non-payment and threatens eviction. Tenant produces postal proof and bank record.

July 2024 – Returned Check Fraud (T28)

Owner mails “returned check” as paper after electronic deposit. USPS tracking shows item never delivered before court. Owner submits unreadable copy as evidence.

July 3 2024 – 3-Day Notice to Pay or Quit

Attorney Steven Silverstein files notice asserting non-payment of May–July rent though funds accepted. Tenant alerts police and Berkshire legal.

4. Retaliation and Eviction Proceedings (July – Aug 2024)

June 25 2024 – Police and State Reports (T1045–1046)

Tenant reports forgery and contract fraud to Huntington Beach Police and State DRE Investigator Tom Nguyen. Eviction filed weeks later — retaliation established.

Aug 2024 – Eviction Judgment Entered

Court relies on false non-payment claim; USPS proof not reviewed. Tenant files appeal and criminal referrals.

5. Medical and Personal Impact (Summer 2024)

July – August 2024 – Documented Cardiac Episodes (1061–1070)

Beta blockers prescribed; heart monitor fitted. Physician letters confirm stress-related arrhythmia due to eviction process.

6. Post-Eviction Conduct (Sept 2024 – Jan 2025)

Sept 2024 – Ly Construction Invoice (1087)

Invoice for $7,837 “carpet replacement.” Photos show vinyl plank install and fresh paint. False damage claim confirmed.

Oct 2024 – Airbnb Listing (1088)

Property listed as short-term rental at $7,786/mo. Shows renovated floors and paint funded by tenant deposit. Motive for fraudulent eviction established.

7. Federal Exposure and Ongoing Claims (2025)

Jan 2025 – Federal Referrals Filed

Referrals to USPS Inspection Service, FBI IC3, California DRE, and Attorney General. Summary includes 24 predicate wire/mail fraud acts.

Feb – Oct 2025 – Evidence Compilation and Portal Creation

AI-assisted Deep Library compiled with timestamped HTML records, certified mail proofs, and photographic evidence for prosecutorial review.