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Civil | Mainville v. De Santis Rentals. LLC
A Case for Justice

This page shares the journey of my legal battle against my previous landlord in North Carolina—one that quickly evolved into a fight for the preservation of justice itself, against the District Court, Court of Appeals, North Carolina Human Relations Commission (NCHRC), Office of Administrative Hearings, and the Department of Justice.

You can click into each of the events and view the documents associated with it. The documents have not been altered other than to remove emails, phone numbers, certificates of service (unless they pertain to an argument), my medical history, signatures, logos, and repeated emails in replies. On some documents, I’ve added direct notes to clarify the record, while others speak for themselves.

It's important to note that I am now dealing with three separate cases—one through state court, one through the state administration, and one in federal court—all by myself with no help. I will try to update this site and respond to any messages as quickly as I can.

NOTE: Nothing on this page constitutes legal advice. These are my personal experiences, positions, and filings related to my case only. If you’re facing a legal issue, please consult with a licensed attorney. You can also check out the resource page that has links to some sites that offer legal advice.

Lady Justice

A Call for Action

Call for Action

Have you filed a discrimination or retaliation complaint with the North Carolina Human Relations Commission (NCHRC) or the North Carolina Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division and felt the process was mishandled?  I want to hear about it!

Timeline of Events

Below is the timeline of events based on my judicial logs, with the most recent event at the top. I’ve compiled everything so you can see just how much I’ve had to manage on my own while working full time. You can use the filter options below to view entries based on your preference.

I’ll do my best to keep this updated, but as things continue to progress, the courts are becoming increasingly aggressive in trying to conceal and silence me. I’ve been forced to file a § 1983 claim in federal court against three judges, the Clerk of the Court of Appeals, and opposing counsel—and I expect others will likely be added as more evidence comes to light.

I also have a full timeline log on Google Sheets that I compiled to help stay organized, which will remain up to date and you can view any of the cases online through the court and Pacer RECAP.

*For some reason, my OAH contested case doesn’t show up on the public filings, which is case number 25HRC00824.

Reference of Filters:

  • Civil Dispute: The overall civil case
  • Court of Appeals: Actions or filings at the NC Court of Appeals.
  • Court Order / Judgment: Rulings or orders issued by a court.
  • Defendants: Events specifically involving De Santis Rentals, Anna De Santis, or her counsel
  • DOJ / AG Office: Events involving the Department of Justice or NC Attorney General’s Office.
  • Federal Court: Events or filings at the federal court level.
  • Judicial Misconduct Alleged: Allegations of serious judicial misconduct or abuse of judicial authority.
  • Law / Statute / Information: A state or federal law, rule, or case law cited or tips pertaining to the event.
  • NCHRC / HUD: Actions, delays, or issues involving the NC Human Relations Commission or HUD.
  • Office of Administrative Hearings: Events or filings within the NC Office of Administrative Hearings process.
  • Plaintiff: Events, filings, or actions initiated by me as the plaintiff.
  • State Court: Events occurring in Small Claims or District Court in NC.
  • Violations: Clear, provable breaches of law, rules, or tenant protections committed by defendants.
  • Attorney Misconduct Alleged: Ethical or procedural violations committed by opposing counsel (Frank McGraw & David Yopp).
Complaint | Raleigh City Code Enforcement
Warranty of Habitability Violations Found
Summary of the Code Enforcement complaint, the clear evidence of fraud by the landlord, and how gaslighting and misrepresentation expanded into deliberate, malicious conduct.
Aug 9-23 2024
Complaint | NCHRC | HUD
Discrimination & Retaliation Complaint Filed
Filing of my discrimination and retaliation complaint with the NCHRC & HUD with a breakdown of what discrimination means in this context.
Aug 5-16 2024
Email | De Santis Rentals LLC | Attorney Frank McGraw | Myself
Evidence to Retaliation
Cease and desist emails where Anna made misleading statements about my tenancy then her and her attorney engaged in extensive gaslighting to avoid responsibility or correction of her actions blocking the opportunity for a home.
Aug 5 2024
Complaint | DOJ/AG
Consumer Complaint Second Findings
AG’s mishandling of case, improper acceptance of false claims, and how my warning about press involvement was later used by the DOJ to unfairly prejudice a separate case.
Aug 2 2024
SMALL CLAIMS | Plaintiff (Me)
Small Claims Complaint Filed
Original complaint filed online for Breach of Contract Through Violation of Implied Warranty of Habitability & Covenant of Quiet Enjoyment Deception and unfair practices under the NC UDTPA (Unfair & Deceptive Trade Practices Act)
Jul 22 2024
Complaint | DOJ/AG
Consumer Complaint Response
Investigation summary revealing failures by the Attorney General’s Office and deliberate obstruction by the landlord.
Jul 19 2024
Complaint | DOJ/AG
Consumer Complaint Filed
Complaint filed with the North Carolina Attorney General’s Office.
Jul 11-16 2024
Email | De Santis Rentals LLC
Request for Reasonable Accommodation
Request for reasonable accommodation and landlord’s response showing gaslighting and failure to engage in required process.
Jul 8 2024
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