And even at that IRS did not redeem they threatened to but ended up releasing their lien for 100k more.  

If you do decide you want to fight this as opposed to a mutual release of contract type scenario, you will most likely need to show actual damages.

Florida Statutes Section 715.107 -- Storage of abandoned property The personal property described in the notice either shall be left on the vacated premises or be stored by the landlord in a place of safekeeping until the landlord either releases the property pursuant to s. 715.108 or disposes of the property pursuant to s. 715.109.

Maybe you can try to negotiate reimbursement of inspection fees and such for releasing them from the contract but I would not even count on that.

They are now refusing to sign mutual release after contract expiration and title company will not refund my escrow without it. 

If it has became that unpleasant of a place to live, she might consider asking to be released from her lease and find somewhere that better meets her needs.

At certain payback milestones, properties can be released individually.

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Do note that construction funds are typically structured as a holdback, so they aren't released upon the initial funding of the loan, but typically on a reimbursement basis once some portion of the work has been completed and you've requested an inspection/construction draw.- As @Jay Hinrichs said above, if you are looking at funds for solely acquiring land, your options are likely to be quite limited.

But once it is approved, they will release the final check.So while this loan is good for investors, I would use it on a buy and hold and not so much of a flip, just because of all the paperwork you have to go through to get things done and the time it takes to close.