But, had my partner/contractor decided to fight me over it, I would have lost money...So, what's your plan if the partner/GC doesn't perform and you need to fire him?

When I had was in my owner occupied duplex I had a clause in my lease about abusive behavior being grounds for terminating the lease (I specifically included verbally abusive behavior because I can't stand hearing couples fight).

If I could offer any suggestion at all without stepping on toes here or in any way, manner, shape or form...contact the ACLU, they may be able to assist you in fighting against what I call tyranny.

This is a constant fight in this area where property taxes are so high.

I just secured a fire fighting career a few months ago to lock in steady income.

I know that being disbarred is not a good thing, and she's listed as "disbarred (resigned)" so I believe she "resigned" from law because she didn't want to fight the charges against her - or I'm likening it to something like being dishonorably discharged from the military...

Typically, there shouldn't be any issues unless someone really wants to pick a fight with you.

Would you keep fighting, or just give up?

It was a big huge freaking fight internally but we got it done and funded.

That is often a good area to do flips in, but again get advice from those who know and have no dog in the fight.