The issues that you mentioned - homelessness, decriminalization of drug use, etc - don't have a lot to do with larger trends in the rental and ownership markets and if anything city and state officials see rising homelessness as a direct result of the incredible strong rental market over the past decade.

I found tenants on FB marketplace, and actually set up a showing time before I officially owned the place, and let all interested potential renters see it during the showing time.

Their codes language on “related” is pretty tight too.

Not sure what the laws are there, but here in Michigan a spouse is automatically entitled to ownership of a property even if her name is not on the deed.I would offer to pay the attorney's fees to get it straightened around in exchange for a signed purchase and sale agreement that includes language regarding reimbursing you for the attorney's fees should the deal fall through.It probably is a simple fix, but I wouldn't try and do it without the assistance of an attorney.

Again, this is the same conversation you are having but in a more common language.  

I think your language to them was clear enough, they just made a mistake.

I would suggest getting a permit for it though, that way it's recorded on official paperwork because it will add value to your home and anyone buying it from you next might want to know it was done correctly.  

"Should inflation get out of control, Fed officials believe they have the tools to control it." - Do they?

The country clerk's website is https://www.escambiaclerk.com/338/Official-Records .

It sounds from your post that the contractor has breached its contract with you (assuming there was insufficient or no language in the contract allowing wiggle on the completion time).