You do have some avenues to take; treble damages from the unlicensed parties, for instance. You do have exposure for the unpermitted work. Even...

This is a common claim. Buyer runs the new-to-buyer - a formerly succesful business - into the ground and blames the seller. Hire the best...

I am sorry for your loss. Howeaver, the statute of limitations on wrongul death is 2 years. In Florida, the beneficiaries entitled to recover...

I agree with Jeffrey, Gary, and Shawn. This is a classic rip-off scheme. Your money is gone.

Simple. They pay the bils. They make the rules. If you don't like it, be an adult and move out.

that "white-smoke" is likely not smoke, but steam, from your engine's cooling system leaking idside the engine. Who is at fault is another issue. ...

Short answer. No. Even if you get a judgment, you cannot lien his homestead. HIRE A LAWYER.

This is next to impossible to have happen. Anadoption cannot be 'un-done.' They would have to fully comply with the adotion statutes.

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Hire a construction lawyer ASAP. "(2)(a) A contractor who receives, as initial payment, money totaling more than 10 percent of the contract price...