The city has high taxes and free lawyers available at the court house. 

The judge told the builder in court that he cant dig in front of the mans house because of what the deed said and since it was possible to bring it in from the other side , regardless of the cost .

If that doesn't work, you could charge them a reasonable fee for both issues and just let them sue you in small claims court if they think it is worth it.

Maybe not all allow, but many do.I don't doubt that they function, even if against the rules.

What are the essential pieces of furniture and amenities I should include to make the unit attractive and functional for college students?

Gabe,The top theory from the reports I've read and contractors I've talked to is that water got in due to a graded slope towards the house, and a sump pump that was not functioning properly.

Go to the landlord-tenant court and lookup the attorney names you see the most often.Contact them and one should be able to assist you.

If you have to take your current partner to court about a guest , your relationship is over . 

From Wikipedia: “A writ of attachment is a court order to "attach" or seize an asset.[1] It is issued by a court to a law enforcement officer or sheriff.

Either adding square footage to an existing functionally obsolete 2/1 or 3/1 or splitting off a double lot.