You can naturally defend yourself against any claims, but w/ Title Insurance the Title Company becomes your "third party" defender.  

I'm speculating that they desperately want to do so, but are probably getting pushback from Minister of Finance and the banks, as they likely fear any further tightening could lead to the piercing of the bubble. 

As already said, anyone can sue anyone for anything (almost, at least), but if you're found to be initiating a nuisance suit, the defendant will be awarded a judgment against you for legal and court costs.At any rate, the other investor didn't do anything wrong, so the focus s/b on the contractor.

The insurance has already sent them the "reservation of rights" letter, which means it will defend the insured while reserving its right to jettison them later.  

I prefer not to share my experiences on the publicly as not to be "attacked" by people defending or promoting.

Not very significant on a $100,000 property, anyone ever try to actually defend that type of interest in court?

The same notice was sent to the defendants (tenants).  

However I could be incorrect I don't claim to know everything or much at all :)I respect your right to defend SOCAL.

Since I started I have had the following with rental units:one place gutted by fire (not mentioned in the guru books:))one evictionone lawsuit as the defendant (I won but what a PITA)one problem tenant that refused to comply with code violationsThat being said, I am still 100% happy I have been investing in long term buy and hold rentals.

Recently I attended a sheriff's sale in a different county - on the sale list the only info given was the plaintiff/defendant (i.e.