Buyer acknowledges receipt of commitment.High-end residential or commercial... all parties receive in advance, attorneys review.Anything out of the ordinary (such as @Jan B. situation), title figures it out, confirms with all parties, and in some cases kills the deal.Re EMDs... our REALTOR board contracts all have detailed provisions regarding deposits and resolution of disputes over same.

If the timeframe for the resolution is certain then you should wait.

I cannot afford to have the property boarded up for six months which is why I'm adamant that I will not complete the purchase without a resolution in place.

Account ClosedNo matter what the scenario is, our best path toward a speedy and least painful resolution, is to keep our focus on our ultimate goal.

This second option presents a quicker resolution, with only the House having to vote.

There are many options if the buyer defaults, depending on the length of the contract, the amount of payments made, and the interest of the parties in making a resolution.

If the tenant voiced a concern to the landlord about not feeling "safe", and the landlord doesn't react in a manner that point towards resolution, they can be liable if anything should happen to the tenant.  

It has been a busy and rough winter out here, but I have made a resolution to break through all of that for the spring and summer.

My road block to getting any resolution is the property management group we contract with for guidance. 

Here's your potential resolution; hire an off duty police officer.