That is the amount you would be awarded.

The original offer fell through and we were awarded the deal.

The big "McDonald's hot coffee" awards you hear about are extremely rare and contain extra punitive damages above and beyond the regular award due to long-term, sustained negligence from the losing party.One other thought to help put your mind at ease: I personally know over 100 real estate investors, and none of them have been sued for more than $5,000. 

The judge stated I filed my suit one day too soon and should have waited until 2/20 or later to file since my letter said they had until 2/20 to vacate or pay (even though they told me they weren't planning to do either) and that it was illegal for me to tape the notice to the front door but stated he was awarding a judgement in my favor after the tenant told them they could not be moved out by Monday should he lend them the extra day's time and they admitted they owe two months rent.

The house was worth $80,000, the loan amount was $45,000; the jury awarded the home owner $954,000.   

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If you win in small claims court, you could be awarded damages as much as two times the security deposit.

Find out what the rule is - the certificate doesn't last forever, the certificate will expire and more than likely the tax delinquent owner won't pay the taxes and the county will award you the property.

Assuming that SF = San Francisco, you may not be awarded an eviction, but the thought may scare them and if you went to court, you may at least get a judge to explain to them that they have no rights to the driveway. 

I have no problem giving time to bid a project I may be awarded (will only lose the project if my cost, working style, or availability are not in line with goals); however, I can't afford to give time bidding a project that a client may be unable to award, even if we’re the perfect fit (they don’t own or have the property under contract).