If the lender wanted to sell their loan, they would have to take a loss because of this defect.There are lots of schemes and ideas on how to avoid or minimize the risk that a lender (especially, the big banks) will follow through with calling a loan due because of violation of a "due on sale" clause.

At the beginning things went well but then the contractor stopped doing quality work and pushing back timelines and deadlines.

Following 

HOA's have to follow their own by-laws or have them amended. 

This morning I’d gone over to the property to meet a contractor to follow up on some repairs cited in a recent Sec. 8 inspection.

Does anyone have recommendations for realtors in the following cities, Phoenix AZ, San Diego, and Central New Jersey?

Following the degree, I'll relocate to Sydney, Australia which I'll call home for the foreseeable future. 

@Kent HallPlease also see the following. https://www.tsp.gov/PlanParticipation/LoansAndWith...

They may try to pull and fast one and charge you for the meter replacement but push back on them hard if they do. 

I have 6 lots in the same location so all it takes is for one lot to sell at the price I want and the other 5 will follow.