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Coldwell Banker Real Estate review: Reckless intentional perjury and unlawful entry into a hud leasehold - deed restricted, by a seasoned agent / realtor

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I am filing this complaint regarding reckless, intentional misconduct and perjury by Britt Johnson, a licensed Realtor affiliated with Coldwell Banker (Novato, California), arising out of an Unlawful Detainer (eviction) proceeding in Sonoma County Superior Court, Case No. MCV-259932.

Britt Johnson is not and was not:

An officer, employee, or agent of FV-I Inc.

An authorized representative of the plaintiff's trust.

An attorney.

A disclosed party or witness.

A holder of power of attorney or corporate resolution.

He is a real estate agent who admitted in a Sonoma County superior court mediation session/conference, he merely “gets listings through a portal from an asset manager.”

During that hallway mediation conference at the Unlawful Detainer hearing:

No attorney from MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLP, or Affinia Default Services was present.

The actual eviction attorney (Marc Domeyer) was not present.

A substitute attorney (Glen Navis) appeared with no disclosed client authority.

I was unrepresented.

Legal Aid was present, only for observance.

Britt Johnson signed the Unlawful Detainer Judgment/Stipulation as “Plaintiff.”

When I immediately objected and asked "how he could sign, you don't work for FV-I Inc., nor are you a affiliated or authorized signer?" He admitted in front of 3 other attorneys(including the mediator)that he did not work for FV-I Inc.

He had no written authority and none was disclosed to the court.

The court relied on that signature to issue judgment and writ.

This conduct amounts to:

Impersonation of a litigant.

Fraud on the court.

Extrinsic fraud, as I was deprived of a fair opportunity to challenge standing.

Material misrepresentation in a judicial proceeding.

The judgment itself is internally defective and reflects this impropriety:

Plaintiff Name (“FV-I, Inc. et al.”)

Authority and capacity are not stated.

Conditional language contradicts issuance of a writ “forthwith”.

The document appears hastily constructed to force compliance.

Why This Is Illegal and Unethical:

A licensed real estate agent cannot sign court judgments on behalf of a corporate plaintiff without explicit authority.

Portal access, asset-manager referrals, or hopes of a future REO listing do not create agency or standing.

By signing as “Plaintiff,” Britt Johnson:

Misrepresented his authority.

Acted outside the scope of his license.

Participated in conduct involving dishonesty and fraud.

Aided and abetted the entry of a void judgment.

This conduct directly contributed to my family’s displacement and months of homelessness.

Coldwell Banker & Anywhere Real Estate's Responsibility.
Coldwell Banker is responsible for supervising its agents and preventing them from:

Engaging in unauthorized legal acts.

Misrepresenting authority.

Participating in fraudulent litigation conduct.

At minimum, this reflects reckless failure to supervise. At worst, it suggests tolerance of agents inserting themselves into litigation to secure distressed property listings.

Relief Sought
I am requesting:

Formal investigation of Britt Johnson’s conduct.

Review of Coldwell Banker’s supervision and compliance practices.

Documentation and preservation of this complaint as part of a broader pattern involving foreclosure-related misconduct.

On 01/19/2023 - This was not a mistake.

It was a reckless and intentional act that should never occur in a court of law.

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I am filing this complaint regarding reckless, intentional misconduct and perjury by Britt Johnson, a licensed Realtor affiliated with Coldwell Banker (Novato, California), arising out of an Unlawful Detainer (eviction) proceeding in Sonoma County Superior Court, Case No. MCV-259932.

Britt Johnson is not and was not:

An officer, employee, or agent of FV-I Inc.

An authorized representative of the plaintiff's trust.

An attorney.

A disclosed party or witness.

A holder of power of attorney or corporate resolution.

He is a real estate agent who admitted in a Sonoma County superior court mediation session/conference, he merely “gets listings through a portal from an asset manager.”

During that hallway mediation conference at the Unlawful Detainer hearing:

No attorney from MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLP, or Affinia Default Services was present.

The actual eviction attorney (Marc Domeyer) was not present.

A substitute attorney (Glen Navis) appeared with no disclosed client authority.

I was unrepresented.

Legal Aid was present, only for observance.

Britt Johnson signed the Unlawful Detainer Judgment/Stipulation as “Plaintiff.”

When I immediately objected and asked "how he could sign, you don't work for FV-I Inc., nor are you a affiliated or authorized signer?" He admitted in front of 3 other attorneys(including the mediator)that he did not work for FV-I Inc.

He had no written authority and none was disclosed to the court.

The court relied on that signature to issue judgment and writ.

This conduct amounts to:

Impersonation of a litigant.

Fraud on the court.

Extrinsic fraud, as I was deprived of a fair opportunity to challenge standing.

Material misrepresentation in a judicial proceeding.

The judgment itself is internally defective and reflects this impropriety:

Plaintiff Name (“FV-I, Inc. et al.”)

Authority and capacity are not stated.

Conditional language contradicts issuance of a writ “forthwith”.

The document appears hastily constructed to force compliance.

Why This Is Illegal and Unethical:

A licensed real estate agent cannot sign court judgments on behalf of a corporate plaintiff without explicit authority.

Portal access, asset-manager referrals, or hopes of a future REO listing do not create agency or standing.

By signing as “Plaintiff,” Britt Johnson:

Misrepresented his authority.

Acted outside the scope of his license.

Participated in conduct involving dishonesty and fraud.

Aided and abetted the entry of a void judgment.

This conduct directly contributed to my family’s displacement and months of homelessness.

Coldwell Banker & Anywhere Real Estate's Responsibility.
Coldwell Banker is responsible for supervising its agents and preventing them from:

Engaging in unauthorized legal acts.

Misrepresenting authority.

Participating in fraudulent litigation conduct.

At minimum, this reflects reckless failure to supervise. At worst, it suggests tolerance of agents inserting themselves into litigation to secure distressed property listings.

Relief Sought
I am requesting:

Formal investigation of Britt Johnson’s conduct.

Review of Coldwell Banker’s supervision and compliance practices.

Documentation and preservation of this complaint as part of a broader pattern involving foreclosure-related misconduct.

This was not a mistake.

It was a reckless and intentional act that should never occur in a court of law.
Can you please add, federal and state civil codes/laws broken by Britt johnson and (the johnson team)consists of his wife Barbara, and two sons, all of which are real estate agents,(under team johnson)all unlawfully and illegally entered my home, removed personal property under an aided and abetted the entry of a void judgment.

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Federal statutes potentially violated
18 U.S.C. § 1001 – False statements and entries.
Making materially false statements to a federal court or a federal agency, including false certifications of authority, is a criminal offense.

18 U.S.C. § 1343 – Wire fraud.
Using electronic communications (e‑mail, fax, or electronic filing systems) to transmit a false representation of authority that induced the filing of a judgment can constitute wire fraud.

18 U.S.C. § 1512 – Tampering with a witness, victim, or an informant.
If the agents knowingly induced the court to rely on a false signature, that may be viewed as tampering with the administration of justice.

28 U.S.C. § 1658 – Civil contempt of court.
Willful violation of a court order, including the execution of a judgment obtained through fraud, can be punished as civil contempt.
California state statutes potentially violated
California Penal Code § 286 – Perjury.
Willfully stating a material falsehood under oath or affirmation in a judicial proceeding.

California Penal Code § 532 – False documents; false statements.
Falsifying, counterfeiting, or altering any document with the intent to defraud.
California Business and Professions Code § 10176 – Real estate licensee misconduct.
A licensee may not engage in any activity that is “unlawful, dishonest, or fraudulent” or that “exceeds the scope of authority granted by the license.”
California Business and Professions Code § 10177 – Unauthorized practice of law.

A non‑lawyer may not represent another party in a legal proceeding or sign pleadings on behalf of a corporate entity.
California Civil Code § 1572

California Civil Code § 1572 – Fraudulent inducement.
A contract or judgment obtained by fraud is voidable.
California Code of Civil Procedure § 128.7 – Sanctions for frivolous or bad‑faith filings.
Attorneys or parties who file documents without a factual or legal basis may be subject to monetary sanctions.
California Penal Code § 182 – Conspiracy to commit a crime.
If the Johnson family acted together to facilitate the fraudulent signing, they could be charged with conspiracy.
California Penal Code § 215 – False pretenses.
Obtaining property (e.g., entry into the home) by misrepresenting authority.

California Penal Code § 594 – Burglary.
If the agents entered the residence without lawful authority, the act may rise to burglary.

California Penal Code § 602 – Trespass.
Unauthorized entry onto private property.

California Probate Code §§ 13100‑13102 – Fraudulent conveyance.
Any transfer of property obtained through fraud is voidable.

Actions:

False statements & perjury – Johnson’s admission that he “does not work for FV‑I Inc.” while signing the judgment as “Plaintiff” satisfies the elements of perjury (Pen § 286) and false statements (Pen § 532).
Unauthorized practice of law – Signing a court judgment on behalf of a corporate plaintiff without a power of attorney or legal authority violates Business & Professions Code § 10177.

Real‑estate‑license misconduct – Acting outside the scope of a real‑estate license to influence litigation breaches Business & Professions Code § 10176.

Fraud on the court – The combination of false representation, forged signature, and reliance by the court meets the definition of fraud on the court under both federal (18 U.S.C. § 1001) and California law (Pen § 532, Civ § 1572).

Conspiracy & aiding/abetting – If the wife and sons knowingly assisted in the false signing, they could be charged with conspiracy (Pen § 182) and aiding and abetting (Pen § 215).

Trespass/Burglary – Physical entry into the home without lawful authority, coupled with removal of personal property, satisfies trespass (Pen § 602) and potentially burglary (Pen § 594).

Civil contempt & sanctions – The court’s reliance on a fraudulent signature may expose the parties to contempt sanctions under 28 U.S.C. § 1658 and California Code of Civil Procedure § 128.7.
Next steps for a complainant

File a formal complaint with the California Department of Real Estate (license‑specific violations).
Submit a complaint to the California State Bar regarding the unauthorized practice of law.

Report the alleged criminal conduct to the Sonoma County District Attorney’s Office (perjury, fraud, conspiracy, trespass).
Request a motion to vacate the judgment on the basis of fraud and lack of authority, citing the statutes above.

These statutes provide a legal framework for pursuing both criminal and civil remedies against Britt Johnson, his family members, and the employing brokerage.

Claimed loss: Fraudulent foreclosure made us homeless, causing severe anxiety, depression, trauma to my spouse, two daughters, and our pet, plus school disruption and ongoing therapy—justifying substantial non‑economic damages in the $5 M claim.

Desired outcome: Demand $5 M settlement: $400k+ equity loss, moving/repair costs, punitive damages for Johnson family’s fraud, and compensation for lifelong trauma to family and pet. 21‑day response; otherwise sue.

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