I Arrived at My Beach House to Find It Under Construction. By Morning, They Were Knocking at 6 a.m.

not my problem,” I said, the words colder than I expected.

The officer continued unbothered. “I also have a cease-and-desist for construction. An inspector will assess damages Monday to determine compensation.”

“Compensation?” Matthew stared at me like he didn’t know me. “You’re going to sue us? Your own family?”

“There is no family anymore. That was continue reading …