If it's up a hill the water table probably isn't a concern, but you will still need to have someone validate where the water table is.

(And, there's also the valid concern of whether you really want to be in business with family.

You will find that there are companies out there that will let you input your applicant's information to verify it is valid/conduct the searches for you, and there will also be companies that require the applicant to verify their information to generate the report for you.

Owner shall reimburse Manager for any expenses incurred or approved prior to the date of termination within thirty (30) days from the date of termination.Representations and Warranties.

There should have also been some warranty on the work at the time performed that should have transferred to you. 

There's a lot of valid points from both sides on this thread.

Gluing a click lock down may void it's warranty so you need to check that.

You make valid points, especially with regards to the earthquake of Haiti.

They offer warranty on every appliance.

At this stage, if there are a couple comps you think are valid, but the appraiser didn't use, I would contact the bank to contest the appraisal.