Case in point, until this case was settled Walton v.

If this is the case in NC, good for you you got a score.

Additionally and worse yet, with a judgement for a civil case in which my actions (recording of a contract) were found to be malicious, the damages could then attach to me through the state. 

I've no clue if that is the case in this instance but it's something to consider.

q=households&tid=ACSST1Y2019.S1101&hidePreview=false-If Household Formation greatly exceeds permitting over the previous five years (as is the case in a place like Phoenix), then it's a Housing Shortage.

Sure, negative cash flow needs to be turned into positive or at least close to neutral if that is the case in the nearest term.

It looks like she is bluffing, but if a landlord suggest that a tenant is not fit to take a shower on a bathtub because she is old this is reason for a discrimination claim and out of the blue your tenant will actually have a case in her hands.

It is always best to have worst case in your mind so you are not surprised or you do not start on something and cannot finish it.

I believe in most states a real estate license is required to manage for others however it may not be the case in your area. 

If there was a deposit to hold agreement signed and dated stating the monies given will be non-refundable if certain requirements are not met by said date, etc. then you might have a nice solid case in not refunding anything back.