Arbitration and mediation are other methods of resolving disputes about the condition of a rental unit (see page 48).A tenant has another option: filing a lawsuit against the landlord to recover money damages if the landlord does not repair serious defects in a timely manner.119 This kind of lawsuit can be filed in small claims court or superior court, depending on the amount demanded in the suit.If the tenant wins the lawsuit, the court may award the tenant his or her actual damages, and “special damages” in an amount ranging from $100 to $1,000.120 “Special damages” are costs that the tenant incurs, such as the cost of a motel room, because the landlord did not repair the defects in the rental unit.

Wow If I could give an award you would get itNot sure what i would call it. 

@Erin Silva Also, in the future, you might consider doing the design and/or scope of work, bidding and awarding the contract before you close (after signing P&S), and you could have the contractor on the project the day after you close.

Anyone presenting a case for that may be a contender for a Darwin award too!

He won the best realtor award 3 years now.

I missed the court date and judgement was awarded to landlord, rightfully so.  

HUD awards bids based on highest net to HUD.

I've been performing and studying music at the college level since elementary school and I've gone as far as winning awards at the regional level.

And always follow your instincts, if everything is not complete, don't give them a notice of award (this is to get them ready and schedule themselves) then a notice to proceed (this is used when everything is complete, you need a clause on this one too).

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