Also on a different note , I think there are safeguards in place to prevent such behavior .

A lawsuit can run a year and a half and cost between $25,000 - $50,000 with no guarantee of the outcome The other side will likely file a “lis pendens” which effectively prevents you from selling the property or borrowing against it until the lawsuit is over.

The area is geographically restricted and naturally prevents urban sprawl like in other markets.

She is still being nitpicky about things and I am hoping for advice on how I can tell her no about unnecessary repairs.

This might be an unpopular opinion but if you're thinking about getting into a business and the uncertainty of the future is preventing you, then you're probably not ready to get into the business.Of course we have to factor in data and analysis and plan for the future forecast but as a business owner, you have to know that there are no guarantees and you have to have the grit to get through slow times in order to enjoy the fast times and most importantly expect that there are going to be slow times that need to be weathered.

It does NOT mean that if you buy a Safeharbor 401k document that you're "safe" from severe IRS & DOL penalties if the plan is not operated compliantly.From a plan design perspective, "Safe Harbor 401k" is often NOT the optimal design and results in unnecessary costs to the business owner AND missed tax deductions.

Start writing down the seasonal preventative maintenance you need to do and how much repairs cost. 

I doubt they will pay for the repairs, but they should want to work with you to prevent it from happening again.

The objective:  Prevent the contractor from putting a mechanics lien on the home.3.

Unless they are planning a ton of preventive health operations/community health outreach they are just putting a band-aid on a broken bone.