So if they had a 25% cap and were at 25%, then you are out of luck.With that aside, you also have to check with building department as sometimes they may not allow permits to be issued for some of these conversions as they do not meet code. 

This person / company was frequently well known by the Department of Environmental Quality, and may have been employed by them prior to their striking out and forming their own wetland consulting company.

Give 24 hours notice, you're not asking him... you're telling him. 2) If you are worried, yes you can call the local police department, explain the situation and request a police escort, it they decline at least you have it on record that you requested.

I encourage all others who have been swindled or have had similar experiences to share them too and to submit complaints to the Better Business Bureau, Department of Consumer Affairs, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, State Board of Accountancy, Federal Trade Commission, Police Department’s Financial Crime Unit, and the District Attorney.

If the fire department says it is safe to enter and you get the insurance adjuster out you will know when you can repair so i would give them the time before to get thier stuff.

I encourage all others who have been swindled or have had similar experiences to share them too and to submit complaints to the Better Business Bureau, Department of Consumer Affairs, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, State Board of Accountancy, Federal Trade Commission, Police Department’s Financial Crime Unit, and the District Attorney.For the potential franchisee owners who are considering this as a business, I would run the other way!

In either case it is not a bad idea to check with your local building department.

I highly doubt the department of RE in WA would do anything with this.

You might call their Online Contracts department and see if they'll flex.  

Therefore, I am 100% passive, not a resident there either.I was asked by my property manager to apply for a business license, and business license department seems to incorrectly told me that I do need to apply for a business license.