In California, buyers can request home repairs after a professional inspection reveals defects. Homes in CA are sold as is.That means the seller is not required to make repairs. How To Fill Out a California Request For Repairs When in Escrow. Escrow includes specific requirements for buyers and sellers, usually including a mandated home inspection. The Request for Repair also known as an RR is one of the main causes of failed escrows and canceled purchase contracts. Escrow will send you a group of documents within a few days of opening escrow. Heads up — escrow does NOT send these documents to your agent. A holdback is meant to encourage the seller to make needed repairs in a timely fashion. This neutral third party holds the buyer's funds to meet the terms and conditions of a written purchase contract between the buyer and a seller.