Would you hire a title company to do initial search or go to court house?

Please pardon me if this is a little basic.

Your questions indicate you are very far from even a basic understanding of this topic. 

I am seeking an understanding of something in particular that I haven't been able to find in the forums.It is likely that we will be seeking an eviction judgment against our current tenant and I am wondering how the security deposit factors into that judgment.We will ask for rent & fees owed and court costs in the judgment.

If the old Landlord keeps it, I would consider that theft and I think a court of law would agree.If it's not too late, have the tenant put a "stop payment" on the check before it's cashed.If it's too late, notify the old Landlord - in writing - that the money rightfully belongs to you for payment of rent and demand return within XX days or you will file a claim in court.

Regarding your question: The court in the past have looked at these intents:  The agreement between the parties and their conduct in executing its terms; The contributions, if any, that each party makes to the venture;Control over income and capital and the right of each party to make withdrawals;Whether the parties are co-proprietors who share in net profits and have an obligation to share losses;Whether business was conducted in the joint names of the parties;Whether the parties held themselves out as joint venturers; andWhether separate books of account were maintained for the venture.In more complicated cases, the court has ruled what you are expecting, but there were some significant differences. 

Is the price for a basic builder grade home at about 108K looks reasonable ?

I'm in the States but in California so basically the same price problem as BC so I buy in other states through turnkey companies. 

In her book, she doesn't just tell you information, she tells you the Alabama Code and court cases from which she gets her information so you can be assured it's accurate. 

Tell them that if they can help you out with lower basic rates you will reward them with a lot more business.