Do not settle, finish the case and get a small claims court ruling.

(PS: just a few weeks from finishing our first flip and putting it on the market #superpumped)

Do you think I should approach a private lender because there will be $100K in equity once the project is finished?  

And don't go for anything under a 3.5mm thickness or a 12 mil wearlayer WITH a scratch resistant FINISH (The wearlayer is just the clear coat over the color, the Finish is what gives it its durablity) .

So the state can't certify inspectors until the city council finishes the details of the new ordinance.          

I just finished up my financial statement and need to work on a business plan next.

So basically he was selling skeleton houses with pre-determined prices for different type of finishes.

In retrospect, we didn't do as good a job on finishing touches as we should have and I have no doubt that hurt us a bit.

The bank takes ownership of the property when the auction is finished. 

I also just finished college and I'm at basically at the same spot as you.