Each lender is different, but you don't want to run afoul of those rules and find yourself deep in a court case with your lenders for fraud.

It took a court case to get them to buy us out and pay us what they’d stolen from us.

Even a small claims court option might help you recover some damages later on.It’s definitely a tough situation, but focusing on getting a clear bid for the remaining work and being upfront with your lender could provide the best path forward.Wishing you the best with this—stay strong!

They also claim move-in fees avoid court disputes.

If the investor has agreed to put you in first position (lien) on the property, then that should also be visible on the insurance policy declarations page - under "Mortgagee" you should be listed as the 1st Mortgagee.

For rental property owners, the court will pay particular attention to the total net income of your rental.So, how is rental income calculated, and how does that play into child support payments? 

I would expect a court to give tenant benefit of the doubt for anything not clearly defined.

Reminds me of the late 70’s early 80’s when the National Association of Realtors declared that within the next 10 years 50% of the homes sold in the U.S. would be some form of attached housing.  

Also @Nathan Gesner I saw you have written before that if they do serve you, you can always offer to pay them off then to save you time/money of going to court.  

I’m also thinking of taking them to small claims court.