I don’t know if I even have a strong case because how the water was consumed is still a mystery.

But since we were flipping the properties, we opted to have the survey in both instances and forced the neighbors off the property. 

Many contractors get bigger discounts than the typical consumer at the supply stores.

It's so easy to be a consumer.

Visiting properties is time consuming and not scalable as you holdings grow,  PM me we can chat further about the details of your situation. 

I will not venture into Central Valley as the time distance to take care them is too time consuming.....

All the lien releases I have seen have a section to write in any disputed or outstanding payment amounts.Not, every state works the same, but should have a similar process available to consumers and contractors to have mutual protection from the other.  

@Assaf Furman based on how you are describing this scenario is sounds like this incident should be reported to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

But don't put too much reliance on them, we also had someone who was terminally ill co-sign, so we didn't have one for long.Do all of the accounts in question look like consumer debt, not a third party (landlord)?  

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