Nobody wants to be the bearer of bad news but it's important to put out that brush fire.

If you want to go join a forum inundated with contractors you'll see a great deal more trolling, pissing matches over meaningless code interpretations, and poor interpersonal communication skills, which not to broad brush, is much more of the norm statistically speaking in the 'contractor' world.Regarding contractors using stolen materials, or stuff they have in inventory - I've seen it, now at least 5 times. 

I'm painting with some broad brush strokes here...but basically the City/County/State can't deny you the use or rights to your property without just compensation (your constitutional property rights).

Well Jenn the great news is if you say your prayers, go to bed early, brush your teeth and work hard one day someone may post online about how much they want you to get mauled by a dog too......

I'm here to brush up on the techniques, network with others of like mind, and get to making a decent living. 

@Mike Dymski I believe many brush off whats going on as part of the cycle.

I am not familiar with renting by the room though and what other regulations there are around it if any, so I would brush up on that on BP as well and see if there are any local laws to be aware of.Just realized you did not mention by the room.

You could brush your teeth at the sink and take a dump at the same time.

I also removed unnecessary trees on the property and cleaned up brush and other shrubbery.What was the outcome?

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