I am a property owner that hired a contractor to renovate an old home (100+ years). Plans were developed, expectations were set and work begun. The contractor in question never completed the necessary renovation permits and systematically lead us to believe all was well. However, at every turn there was more and more demolition with little to no regard for the preservation of the structure. I firmly believe he intentionally misrepresented himself and mislead us into thinking he was going to complete a renovation but it was obvious to us that he planned to steer us into "new construction". Ultimately we fired him and are now having to complete new plans for a new home due to the original structures being demolished / disassembled to a point that would no longer support the effort of renovation nor allow the ability to secure a renovation permit. Was this fraud? And, what actions could we take against the GC?