A heavy rain occurred, the roof leaked through the ceiling, and onto a $2,400 MacBook Pro.  

Everything is happening all at once but nothing I cant handle.Im a licensed contractor own a rain gutter company here in manteca, CA.

The attorney will understand that all liens and judgements shall be paid out of proceeds at closing in order to provide a Deed free and clear.

Yes, grass grows fast with ANY rain! 

Jim Carson - contact your county court and talk to them about which form to fill out to seek a judgement to remove the lien.

To file a claim contact the L&I via this link http://www.lni.wa.gov/Main/ContactInfo/TradesLicen...Note that after filing the complaint with the L&I, you will still need to suit the general contractor in court and get a judgement in order to get paid from his license bond.3.

@Joshua Hall I don't want to rain on your parade but I doubt you'll get non-recourse for single family.

I have several older properties that get some water in the unfinished basements during heavy rain or spring thaw and it has never been a issue.

If they have the proof your friend should take the tenant to small claims court so at least they can get a judgement against them. 

However, do not rely specifically on these services to do rental history screening or income verification; although some, like Cozy, will screen for eviction records, these often only come up if a money judgement was filed.