With an escrow holdback, additional funds are collected at closing and held until repairs are made to a purchased property. In my State, to release an escrow holdback after closing to make repairs, BOTH PARTIES must sign the release of the escrow agreement.Buyer shall be responsible for obtaining a Sidewalk Compliance Certificate prior to Close of Escrow or prior to October 7, 2019 whichever event occurs first. 3. This content isn't available. How To Fill Out a California Request For Repairs When in Escrow. After the Closing, Purchaser shall pay all such charges.