You can extend your rate lock and charge to seller if you wanted to keep escrow open until repairs are done or go credit route. You must look to the agreement relating to the repairs to determine the remedy.The seller's attorney is the escrowee. The only ones that can instruct escrow to not close are the principals ( buyer and seller ) only . Agents don't legally have the right to. A repair escrow is an agreement between the Buyer and Seller to set aside money to complete required repairs after the transaction closes. Contact the seller and arrange for the tank to be pumped and thoroughly inspected prior to submitting the repair request. The sellers didn't repair what they agreed to repair at closing. 10,000 in escrow was held. If you've already closed on the house, depending on the extent of the incomplete repairs, you will need to speak to a real estate attorney about your options.