Search the BP for ADU appraisals to encounter numerous examples.

The website 51west.properties also scores low on scam advisor ("owner is using a service to hide their identity, high number of suspicious websites on the server, registrar has a high % of spammers and fraud sites, website is (very) young, website appears to be hosted by a company with a bad reputation", all according to https://www.scamadviser.com/check-website/51west.properties...)Trust your instincts. 

There seems to be a bit of hostility here from the contractors, and this was really just a question so I could better understand and more easily work with contractors.This question was for a first-time encounter with a new contractor not recommended to me by anyone I know.I am happy to give weekly checks for progress, purchase all materials upfront including all the fittings, nails, caulk, and whatever else the contractor chooses.

If you encounter this situation, you should hire an attorney to properly managed dismissal of these suits. 

The problem is there are so many scams out there selling used copies.

Sometimes about romance or investment scams. 

Zach is a good listener, communicates clearly, and was patient as I detailed the issues I've encountered over the last year.

Here is our rationale, in case anyone else encounters a similar problem. - In our Georgia home, when it was new the warranty would have covered settling up to 1/4 inch.

How do you know it's an "elaborate scam and includes a circle of people"?

@Matthew Hell Thanks for the post, I cannot believe I didn't see all the posts from previous threads exposing his scam!