No one in their right mind is going to file a lawsuit over 2k.. they may and should just take you to small claims and or as Greg stated file their lien and wait.Also work done to YOUR satisfaction is a pretty weak argument and totally subjective.

No lawsuit against you can deny the fact of bounced checks. 

They consistently place homeowners in the position of insurers, all while aggressively marketing their own "insurance" that they practically never pay a claim on.Highly unethical, and I am quite surprised that Airbnb hasn't faced a class action lawsuit from damaged homeowners.

If not actually illegal, the a violation of the terms of sale of the note that could result in a lawsuit by the bank.You'll get better advice if you can be more explicit about what's going on and what you're trying to do than if you're vague.

Plus, you do also put yourself in a position that makes you more liable for a lawsuit if you self manage.  

Whatever happens with you, seller, and your earnest money dispute or any potential lawsuits over it are completely irrelevant to me.

👀The NAR lawsuit has been settled, and here’s how it COULD affect you.

🤔We are 2 months removed from the NAR lawsuit settlement changes.What I am seeing....✅ Buyers still working with buyer’s agents✅ Most sellers still offering a buyer’s agent compensation✅ More transparency to buyers and sellersSure there were some changes, but I am seeing things are BUSINESS AS USUAL.Seller’s are still given the opportunity to negotiate all commissions (including if they choose to pay a buyer’s agent), and buyers are still given the opportunity to do the same regarding their agent’s commission

Multiple times she was talking about lawsuits.

If you go in talking about unenforceable terms and lawsuits, then Option A goes out the window very quickly.