As my dad says, in business assume everyone is guilty until proven innocent.

The LL was later found guilty of manslaughter or some "gross disregard for life" type of charge and got a hefty jail sentance.And those $5-$10 lead testing kits are not reliable.

I realize that investors like to go with overkill and use disclosures, but it often causes more issues than they avoid, it makes the one using or resorting to such things to appear guilty attempting to avoid matters.

They walked away from $9000 in option fees that would have gone to their downpayment had they purchased, and I still feel guilty for keeping that money (not so guilty that I'd give it back, though).

But, if anyone is "qualified" and interested in seeking such business (as you can be paid as approved by the court) you'll need to keep a sharp eye on your reputation and how it may effect other business as you may be lowering the hammer on peers and if they are not found guilty may have long memories.

If the landlord intended to start the fire, he would be guilty of arson, insurance wouldn't cover the claim and he'd be subject to punitive damages in addition to the property lost in the fire.

And the fact that you knew but went along with it makes you just as guilty as the crooked loan officer and brokers so I say you got exactly what you deserve.

I will explain to him and I do feel guilty (my wife constantly tells me I shouldn't) for all the work he and his wife do for us.

guilty as charged....we had to get the interior of our Florida home primed & painted & most of those I called for quotes were too busy, or would be out in a few days & we were only there for the week.My BIL was visiting from Phoenix, so at 5am we headed for HD & in fluent Spanish he had 3 guys finish the home in 2 days for $600.

I have been guilty of the same.