They are backing out on a legally binding contract, causing damage to your business, and it's reasonable for you to recoup a portion of the loss.

Other than the listing, my plan, comps and my reputation, is there anything else I should consider bringing to the meeting that will afford me the most legitimacy?

Or any reputable, well reviewed landlord attorney? 

Hi BP, could anyone recommend some reputable contractors in western Mass. carpenter's, plumber's, electrician's and etc.?  

I just want to be able to protect myself from damages while it's still learning to be this way. 

So I'm worried if they pull out, aside from being stuck with paying for all the damaged stuff, I may have the city say other stuff doesn't work or wasn't done right by the contractor. 

I would also add that *some* of the schools might not deserve the reputation they have for excellence.

Long term - it's almost impossible to properly charge the right person for damage to the common areas.

I would say the catch is to understand what caused the damage.  

if it is damaged, an acv policy will probably give you half of the cost to replace.