I don't recommend going around your GC, but you could expect a 20% savings by going directly to the subcontractor.Of course, going around your GC may cause your GC to balk at the entire project.

This ensures that they can't later claim that they were not paid and lien your house, causing title problems that may prolong or prevent the sale of your property.  

I got Rem Relief from bankruptcy court and waiting for a trial date in state court.They are anxious to settle now and the offer they have is to vacate the property and leave if I withdraw the case from state court.Questions:Is there any legal protection for the damages to the property?

The popularity of the city is overflowing into the surrounding areas and causing rents all over to skyrocket.

Sounds like you have great conviction in the cause, that will help you out when you hit any challenges or bumps in the road.

File a complaint and ask for damages.

If there's an accident on your jobsite (heaven forbid), you would be identified and classified as an "employer - anyone who hires or causes work to be done" and you could be subject to comply with OSHA regulations for the construction industry.  

The tree company dropped a large piece on the front porch doing quite a bit of damage.  

Racoons living in the upstairs, huge water damage across multiple roof lines/walls, everything peeling).

This may be good for the banks but it will causes a lot of problems selling houses in redemption to the general public.