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Hi, I'm Mel, a real-life tiny home owner/youtuber in FL 🏡 Tiny homes, Cabins, and more! Love Tours? Follow me! 21,000 subscribers ❤️ Like drama?!

Follow along as I SUE a 🚩contractor who stole from me, see pinned posts. ⬇️ Next Court Date - 11/25

18/10/2025

This Off Grid Desert Tiny Home Has Its Own Cowboy Pool Near Joshua Tree, California! Virtual tour video in comments! 😍

17/10/2025

🚩RED FLAG FRIDAY 🚩 🏛️ Court Lesson: Why Licensing & Proper Contracts Matter

This recent court decision offers an important learning moment for Florida homeowners and builders about the value of clear contracts, proper licensing, and transparency.

On October 15, 2025, the court denied the motion to compel arbitration filed by MSR Construction & Development LLC and Caress Restrepo.

🚩According to the official court order, the document relied on as a contract was not enforceable under Florida law and could not be used to remove the case from public court.

🔍 Key Findings Referenced in the Court’s Order

🚩 1. Contract Ex*****on
The order notes that the document was signed only by the homeowner. The contractor section was left blank.

The document listed License # CBC1266909 beneath the name Caress Restrepo; however, DBPR records show this license is registered to Daravious T. Perkins, not Restrepo.

🚩 2. License Verification
Public DBPR records confirm that License # CBC1266909 belongs to Daravious T. Perkins, a certified building contractor.
The court’s order refers to these records and notes that a permit connected to that license had expired with no work performed.
The order also indicates that Mr. Perkins had no involvement or supervision regarding the agreement presented by Restrepo.

🚩 3. Enforcement by Unlicensed Parties
The judge cited Florida Statute § 489.128(1)(a), which bars unlicensed contractors—or companies not properly qualified under a licensed contractor—from enforcing a contract or invoking arbitration.

🚩 4. Arbitration Clause Scope
The court found that the arbitration clause did not apply because the dispute involved a separate verbal understanding about obtaining signed and sealed engineering plans, which was outside the written contract’s terms.

💡 Homeowner Takeaways (Educational Only)

✅Always verify licenses directly at MyFloridaLicense.com

✅Ensure that the person signing your contract is the same individual listed on the license.

✅If a company lists a qualifier’s license (for example, CBC1266909), that qualifier must actively supervise the project; otherwise, the company is considered unlicensed for that job.

✅Never pre-pay for plans, permits, or engineering work until confirming that the professional is properly licensed and authorized.

This case will now proceed in public court, ensuring that the process remains transparent and accountable for all parties.

16/10/2025

This 540-square-foot cabin, built in 2009, sits on 3.58 wooded acres in De Soto, Wisconsin, and is listed for $179,000. See tour in comments! 👇

15/10/2025

🌟 Court Update: Justice Prevails!

Today was a big win! 🎉 The judge officially denied the motion to compel arbitration set forth by MSR Construction and Development LLC, meaning the case stays in county court where it belongs. 🏛️

This decision confirms what I’ve stood by all along: transparency, accountability, and truth matter. Thank you to everyone who’s been following and supporting this journey with Tiny Haus Life. 💪🏽

The fight for fairness continues, but today we celebrate progress. 🥳⚖️ I'll spill the info on the many reasons why the judge denied the defendant's motion on Red Flag Friday. lol

Next Court Date: 11/25

13/10/2025

Fun Fact: Our Tiny Haus Life community could fill 420 city buses or 10 full cruise ships! That is a lot of people!! TYSM! 🚢🚌

13/10/2025

Amazing lakefront tiny home that comes with a move-in ready RV and a private pier in Alabama! Virtual tour in the comments 👇

12/10/2025

Modern Tiny Cabin with 2 Acres, a Firepit, and Rolling Hills! Tour in the comments 👇

11/10/2025

✨🙏 21,000 Youtube Subscribers! 🙏✨

I’m honestly just sitting here in awe and so grateful to God. ❤️ This journey hasn’t always been easy, but He’s faithful — He’ll give you double for your trouble, every time.

Every single comment, every message, every kind word, they mean more than you’ll ever know. Being able to bless others every single day through this channel is one of the greatest gifts. 🏡

Thank you to this incredible community for showing up, supporting, and sharing this journey with me. Here’s to the next chapter, and many more years of growing, dreaming, and building together. 💕

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10/10/2025

10 Acres + Tiny Creekfront Cabin with Deck and Incredible Views in Arkansas! Virtual tour in comments 👇

09/10/2025

Tennessee tiny home with land and is move-in ready plus an RV pad and hookups for $119K! Virtual tour in the comments! 👇

08/10/2025

$65K for this?! Some of my favorite interior shots of the LEGACY tiny home by my friends at County Road Tiny Homes! Virtual tour video in the comments! 👇

08/10/2025

I just received notice from the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation (DBPR) about my complaint against contractor Daravious Perkins: (CBC1266909).

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💬 The DBPR has officially closed the case, stating there wasn’t enough evidence for administrative disciplinary action at this time.

🏗️ Even though Perkins was:

⚠️ the licensed contractor listed on my expired permit application* ,

⚠️ had no idea my project even existed

⚠️ and whose license number CBC1266909 is being used on active construction contracts without his knowledge, he only reached out after learning about the lawsuit and DBPR investigation.

📁 In the letter, The DBPR actually advised that I continue pursuing my civil case to try to recover the nearly $5,000 paid to MSR Construction and Development LLC, the company Perkins is affiliated with.

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⚠️ This finding doesn’t affect my civil case, which is still going strong with two hearings set —

⚖️ October 15th at 2:30 PM and

⚖️ November 25th — both against MSR Construction & Development LLC and Caress Restrepo.

🙏 Thank you to everyone following this journey. Every step — even the tough ones — still counts toward accountability and awareness.

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