They were arrested last month for some significant fraud and are likely going away for a decade or more.

I manage 400 units and have some horror stories, but none of them were this egregious.The Landlord should be able to press criminal charges, which means this individual will likely be arrested and charged. 

I often eat lunch or dinner with cops in my area and they still arrest people who think they are above the law and don't have to show ID and all that.   

They didn't send the cops to arrest me for "borrowing money without permission".

After working with him for weeks on the project and paying him money to do the majority of the work, he got arrested and we found out he may get deported. 

I had him arrested and set a court date.

http://www.houstontx.gov/ips/banditsigns.htmlViolators are subject to a fine between $300 -$500, can be taken to court, as well as have a warrant issued for their arrest for breaking Chapter 28 of Houston’s code of ordinances.

You can get arrested for it.

I went into cardiac arrest.... it is a big project... but my contractor is at $350k (and I know he is making a pretty penny at that price... but I can trust him and he doesn't over price stuff). once you know the prices of materials and or what for example: AC for a 1200 sq ft home should run for?

Yes, they will scream, rant and threaten to have you arrested.