Why would we know? I suggest you take the issue up with them to see if they can get it sorted out. If they cannot, or will not, perhaps, consider...

I don't think there's anyone who DOES feel like they should pay all those costs. A lot of people carry rental car reimbursement on their insurance...

Only certain things are discharged in a lien sale.

Yes. But discuss your case with your attorney.

I agree with my colleague. We are attorneys, not carpet industry professionals, let alone ones who have inspected your situation.

No I don't think so. You are not going to get a windfall of tens of thousands of dollars due to an evening of stress. An agent acting in dual...

None of this makes sense. It's like you haven't bothered asking your friend about it.

Most likely. But ask the business license department of the subject city, as I assume you're not going to pay an attorney to research it for you. ...

If you search the term "Walmart" in the question and answer forum before posting this, you would've found thousands of examples of people asking...

And here you are, still talking after being given your Miranda rights. Talk with your attorney in private. You are not anonymous here.