Rental Property laws when closed in escrow?

[blaeey]

In GA, the only a/c unit in a top floor apt went out on 2nd day of 5 day escrow. Papers had been signed but transfer of funds had not been completed. Tenant bought new unit to get thru many days of 100 degree heat; who should pay for new a/c? Both seller & buyer point to the other; tenants looks screwed altho lease states a/c will be provided.

[norwyn]

tenant jumped the gun.

but now, the law can still work
the seller of the unit has a legal obligation to maintain till escrow closes--I know of nowhere/state that
this is not the case!!!

the owner will reimburse the tenant.

[westbroc90]

Try to get on the Judge Judy show. I think the buyer should own up to thier responsibility. If the tenant moves out they will definatly take their A/C with them when they go, so it only serves to improve the property to the benifit of the buyer.

[erwin]

In CA if escrow has not closed it is the seller who would be responsible.