Why not wait till spring and see how things grow back? You have plenty of time to go after them. Yes it stinks what they did but so does petty litigation.

Google the company, they are all over your state and have many connections. Litigation may be like tossing mud at a window and expecting to see out of it.

The old school days of a "written apology" are long gone unfortunately.

I do find it ironic you were willing to sacrifice your yard for $250 a night and feel they owe you more then $500 as you want a lot more now.

Cant have it both ways.