I would suggest this going forward, getting a PM, like someone else mentioned.I hope you find a resolution to this but as previous comments have mentioned settling sounds like less of a financial loss than to pay an attorney and going forth with legal action.

@Joseph Parker. the Local & State Association OF REALTORS is for disputes between Agents / Brokers.

The only issues in my way is a strike on my credit which is in dispute due to being an account that doesn't belong to me and the other issue is being 1099 and really good at write offs Is this your first property?

Would anyone dispute doing hard money just to get that deal done than to get a conventional mortgage?

Government systems tend to protect the 'little guy', but since there is no other option for dispute resolution in BC, it is what it is. 

This door accessed the shared basement so it could open me up to potential loss as well as heated disputes if stuff gets stolen. 

For example, an owner saying he is a framer or knows a cheaper framer, concrete guy, rough plumber ect. and then expecting the contractor to accept the work and continue on with tiling, flooring or drywall ect. the owner's subs, in this situation, will directly affect the contractor's work and most likely will bring them into a dispute if there are issues.

I would try to see what the actual problem is and try to come to a resolution as a group (i.e.

That is the best place to get a true picture of disputes, current licensing and insurance, longevity and whether or not they keep changing licenses (multiple licences for the same person over the course of a few years can indicate less than desirable business practices).

Line item each thing as to make paying for what is done is easy and non-disputable. i.e. not 100% done, then not paid.