With an escrow holdback, additional funds are collected at closing and held until repairs are made to a purchased property. Agreement on Costs: The parties agree on the estimated cost of the repairs and how much money will be held in escrow to cover these expenses.Environmental Services Division, 140 l Lakeside Drive, Oakland, California. The official website of the City of Oakland. First American Title's Montclair branch proudly serves Oakland, Piedmont, and Berkeley. Property inspections (pest, general contractor, underground storage tank, and others) take place in the initial 15 days of escrow. Money remaining in the escrow account at the completion of the two-year period for a maintenance bond.