Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in California

A tenant put ad on Craig's list as a property owner. I signed a lease and paid him first and last. Found out he wasn't the owner and now I'm being evicted. Can I file criminal charges for fraud against this person?


Asked on 7/19/14, 2:37 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Armen Tashjian Law Offices of Armen M. Tashjian

Yes.

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Answered on 7/19/14, 7:01 pm
Anthony Roach Law Office of Anthony A. Roach

Mr. Tashjian is wrong. You cannot file criminal charges because you are not a district attorney. You can complain to the police, and you can file a civil lawsuit, but you cannot file criminal charges.

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Answered on 7/22/14, 5:57 am


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