Since our legal billed were $36,000, we’re $100,000 ahead.  

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Even so, they were able to help at times when I had technical questions about the legal process.

Has anyone had any luck obtaining legal counsel and fighting this?  

At the time, it never occurred to me that if you want to swindle people it is difficult and expensive to take legal action against a company that is incorporated in a different state than where they do business.

Last I checked they don't allow ADUs legally that aren't fixed, they want to see foundation for it to be rented out and considered an ADU. 

If not, then you really need a strong legal structure stating how these properties will be governed going forward, including management, tenant selection, capital expenses, etc.

Having you live there, could put them in some legal trouble if it ever became public with what you are doing.

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Whether it's a legal demand for compliance or simply an email, it doesn't really matter; just make sure everything is in writing.