At which stage in Tuckman’s model is trust the lowest?

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At which stаge in Tuckmаn’s mоdel is trust the lоwest?

ESCROW AGREEMENT This ESCROW AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is entered intо аs оf Mаy 20, 2026 (the “Clоsing Dаte”), by and between Breckview Properties LLC, an Ohio limited liability company (“Seller”), Lakefront Development Group, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Buyer”), and Great Lakes Title Company (“Escrow Agent”). RECITALS A. Seller and Buyer entered into that certain Purchase and Sale Agreement dated January 28, 2026 (the “Purchase Agreement”) concerning the real property commonly known as Breckview Apartments, Cleveland, Ohio (the “Property”). B. Seller has agreed to complete certain repairs to the Property following Closing. C. Buyer and Seller desire to establish an escrow to ensure completion of such repairs. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants herein, the parties agree as follows: Deposit of Escrow FundsSeller shall deposit with Escrow Agent the sum of Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00) (the “Escrow Funds”). Escrow Agent shall hold the Escrow Funds in an interest-bearing account.      2. RepairsSeller shall complete all repairs necessary to remediate water damage in the affected units at the Property (the “Repairs”).      3. Completion of RepairsThe Repairs shall be deemed complete upon substantial completion in a good and workmanlike manner and in compliance with applicable law.      4. Time for CompletionSeller shall complete the Repairs within one hundred twenty (120) days following the Closing Date.      5. Disbursement of Escrow FundsUpon completion of the Repairs, Seller may request disbursement of the Escrow Funds by delivering written notice to Buyer and Escrow Agent. If Buyer reasonably objects to such disbursement within ten (10) days after receipt of such notice, Escrow Agent shall continue to hold the Escrow Funds until the parties provide joint written instructions or a final determination is made by a court of competent jurisdiction. If Buyer does not object within such ten (10) day period, Escrow Agent shall release the Escrow Funds to Seller.      6. Failure to Complete RepairsIf Seller fails to complete the Repairs within the required time period, Buyer shall be entitled to receive the Escrow Funds and may use such funds to complete the Repairs.      7. Miscellaneous(a) This Agreement shall be governed by Ohio law.(b) This Agreement may be executed in counterparts. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the Closing Date. SELLER:BRECKVIEW PROPERTIES LLC By: __________________________Name:Title: BUYER:LAKEFRONT DEVELOPMENT GROUP, LLC By: __________________________Name:Title: ESCROW AGENT:GREAT LAKES TITLE COMPANY By: __________________________Name:Title: