Lacy Lang

1.)Utility Fraud & Shared Meter ViolationIssue: Landlord falsely claimed the backyard ADU had a separate PG&E meter. Tenant unknowingly paid the gas and electric bills for the ADU’s tenant until verifying the shared meter with PG&E.Breach of California Civil Code § 1940.9 (failure to disclose shared utilities). 2.)Illegal Construction & Property Misuse Issue: Landlord executed a remodel of the ADU without required city permits. Construction debris was dumped on the tenant's rented side yard and backyard without notice or consent, restricting property use. Local building code violations and breach of the lease agreement regarding usable space. 3. Harassment & Unannounced Entries Issue: Landlord frequently entered the property unannounced. Repeated failure to provide the mandatory 24-hour written notice. Breach of California Civil Code § 1954 and violation of the covenant of quiet enjoyment. 4. Substandard Repairs & Rent Increases Issue: Landlord implemented annual rent increases while refusing to hire qualified specialists for necessary property maintenance. Substandard repairs performed on the premises.