But it has to be in writing and sent by certificate of mailing.

Before he started the work, on multiple occasions I had requested proof of permits, the actual estimate, and at least something in writing.

The reality is the opposite - if it's not in writing then the PMC doesn't have to provide the service or can charge extra for it!

Writing a lease is not something that I recommend as real estate is the most litigious investment you can make and with leasing there are far more rules that apply.

The reality is the opposite - if it's not in writing then the PMC doesn't have to provide the service or can charge extra for it!

check with a local attorney there are rules for filing liens of course anyone can file them but that does not mean they were filed legally.. in most states you have to give a PRE lien notice in writing and by certified mail.. you have time limits to file it.. so if they try to cloud your title they are taking a risk of slander of title. not that they have any money to pay if they lose but you can fire back with that if you need to.

  - 2 of 5 year rule on owner occupied allows gains (to a limit) being exempt from gains tax- accelerated depreciation (cost segregation) can further allow writing off the depreciation- this to me is the most crazy of all, at death property value is rebaseline with all gains being forgiven to the heirs.  

I've also written/helped write several various legal documents for the IRS/courts. 

State Farm will still write (as of a couple months ago), but they limited it to newer buildings. 

You can write your own operating procedures and do quarterly and annual meetings between you and your partner, but it's not as complicated as it sounds.