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A Rhode Island principal broker reviews escrow or trustee account records are maintained for a transaction. Which answer follows Rhode Island law?

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C) The records must be kept for three years and show ownership, deposits, withdrawals, payees, and other required information

R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-20.5-26 requires escrow or trustee account records for three years showing to whom money belongs, date deposited, date withdrawn, payee, and other required information. Source basis: Rhode Island Department of State official regulation 230-RICR-30-20-2 §§ 2.18-2.19 and R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-20.5-26; checked 2026-04-30.

Answer Options
A
A salesperson or team may maintain a separate client-funds account.
B
Escrow money may be released whenever one party demands it.
C
The records must be kept for three years and show ownership, deposits, withdrawals, payees, and other required information
D
The money may be kept in an operating account if the broker tracks it internally.

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