I ain ' t afraid of no ghosts <| sep |> JoH does give the Inquisitor a really useful ability , though . It ' s saved my butt several times . <| sep |> Landlord here , in VA , but was a landlord in CA 20 years ago . Send the landlord a letter , certified mail , return receipt , stating something likeDear landlord , If you or your assignees turn off the gas in my rental unit , in violation of CA law , I will hire a lawyer , contact the California Department of Consumer Affairs , and sue you for violation of the CA Landlord Tenant statues . Please be advised you will face legal fees and fines up to $ 5 , 000 per occurrence . Here ' s the laws them . If I were that landlord I would be freaking out . CA is very tenant friendly . Calls , email , texts . all worthless .