Quote from @John Clark: So a flaming jerk can screw up your title and sale simply by refusing to do the right thing and sign a release.     

.: Hello guys,Currently I been in escrow a couple weeks and already released my investigation contingency.

With such little visibility into key indicators this past month, the release of delayed economic data will be critical in shaping expectations for the remainder of the year.

In the past, Fed Chairs have been careful to only release a carefully-worded statement when they raise or lower rates so they didn’t “spook the market.”

With operations resuming, markets are bracing for a flood of backlogged releases.

The majority of this information can be obtained before a fully-executed sales contract, while some information will be released once the deal is officially in contract.

In the event of a grease fire or flame flare-up, the device detects the high heat and automatically releases a fire-suppressing powder that smothers the flames within seconds — often before the fire can spread beyond the stove area.For landlords and property managers, this small investment can save thousands of dollars in potential property damage and reduce the risk of injury or displacement for residents.

Construction lenders customarily only release funds for completed work and usually want to see permits in addition to completed work to make draws.

We've all been there.You have two not great options here realistically:1) Stick with a squatter and collect no rent (or deal with uncertainty)2) Move to evict (sounds like you've already posted the applicable notices) and pay for an eviction and a renovation, re-leasing as quickly as you can to get the cash coming back in.

Structure payments around verified milestones and always get photo/video documentation before releasing funds.4.