You need to be researching civil not criminal codes.

AND The landlord notified the tenant in writing that the tenancy is not subject to the “just cause” and rent increase limitations as specifically described in Civil Code Sections 1946.2(e)(8)(B)(i) and 1947.12(d)(5)(B)(i).

Also, engage either an architect or civil engineer, or both. 

That political turmoil will result in a civil war.

• Civil Integrity: Does the prospective tenant have a civil records history that would influence the type of renter they would be, including any history of previous eviction, owing money to previous landlords or poor landlord references due to payment or behavioral issues? 

I may be going into litigation with them and I'm looking to connect with other investors who might be interested in joining together to help save on legal costs.

I disagree with this.. its explicitly written to keep those that are not licensed from selling property under the guise of selling a contract.. but we will see there will be litigation and fines etc and case law will be laid down.. but it wont stop it.. too many folks could care less about these laws and will just do it until they are shut down etc.

On top of that, if you say something wrong, you can be liable for civil damages on top of criminal charges.I’ve had one signing with an investor, who is also a full time accountant with a government contractor,  and he explained his financing to me because it was different.

It's not civil...it's criminal.

When we have dealt with this we were made aware that it is a civil matter where you would have to file with the courts. $5,000 isn't worth hiring a lawyer so you should file it in small claims court.