I am now trying to implement the Borrow part. 

That's why the topic @Steve Babiak linked is good for NC residents to consider.Seems to me the CA "Holding Deposit" may be a good remedy, assuming there are statutory guidelines on its implementation.

Whether your pool is new or old, you may consider implementing at least two of the seven features in the Swimming Pool and Safety Act and always make sure that the pool, and the surrounding area and safety features, are properly maintained.

They either picked the wrong strategy or they implemented it poorly.Live and learn.

Implement an air tight contract and only release payment as work is completed (set a milestone payment schedule).

Curious if anyone else has implemented this strategy and is willing to share their experience?

Any usage beyond these amounts will be the responsibility of our guests.We're also implementing two new policies:1.

This will take time and money to implement.

Househacking is another strategy I'm looking to implement but I've gotta get my significant other on board (work in progress ha!)

These laws were made based on political motivation to serve there constituents and nothing more, the more complaints about contractors they get, the more stringent they want the laws to be.