DMs are a great way to communicate on the site, but you can judge the tenor based on when you received the DM.

They judge one building a duplex, and the other two townhouses, by visual inspection.

You don’t have 500 or 1,000 other rentals in the area to judge market rent.

Although I am not a legal expert and am not familiar with Michigan state laws, I think a partition could be helpful if it leads to pleading your case in front of a judge who can ultimately decide.

If they were similar then pay it, if way off then tell them here is the quote and this is what we will reimburse - next time think 2x about ordering a service without our approvalI think you will find that in a life-threatening emergency such as this a judge will very happily hand you your rear end should you try to enforce such a policy or contract term against the person who is in danger. 

Sometimes can depend on the judge.   

Also, since you never gave the keys for possession, highly unlikely a judge will even allow you to deduct per diem rent from the SD.After losing a couple of court cases on scenarios similar to yours, we huddled with our attorneys, who recommended charging a Holding Fee.We have a Holding Fee Agreement we require prospects to sign to hold a property until they later sign a lease.

Judge ordered date to move to trial.Do I need a lawyer? 

Insurance would cover it, I would pay the deductible, and no assets would be lost.If you are in an area like San Diego where people are more likely to sue, a judge is more likely to find you guilty, and the payout is expected to be higher, you may consider an umbrella insurance policy.

Insurance would cover it, I would pay the deductible, and no assets would be lost.If you are in an area like San Diego where people are more likely to sue, a judge is more likely to find you guilty, and the payout is expected to be higher, you may consider an umbrella insurance policy.