Sorry to hear about your house problems.I have had several homes built ,plus I used to build cabins.I sure don`t know the laws in Missouri,but it seems you got a shady contractor.Around here you could never get a home loan with out the bank checking the Contractors Insurance and bono fides.Something I do my self anyway.On new construction you must be on site every day to see what the contractors are doing.It really is up to you to know the building codes in your area and make sure they are followed.
Yes, you for sure need a lawyer familiar with real estate and building codes.If you have a written contract on how the home should be constructed you should be good to go.How ever if the contractor is a LLC,I don`t know if you can go after his personal property.My daughter lives around St Joes and knows some good contractors.Maybe they could help you?
