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In Alaska real estate practice, a property manager transfers money between accounts maintained for the same property owner. What should the licensee remember?

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B) The transfer is allowed only with written authorization from the property owner, and the licensee must make ledger entries fully identifying the transaction

12 AAC 64.550(c) controls transfers between property-owner accounts and requires written authorization and ledger entries. Source basis: Alaska DCCED Real Estate Commission RECregulations.pdf and Alaska Court System PUB-30 Landlord and Tenant Act booklet: cited rules include 12 AAC 64.180, 64.200, 64.220, 64.240, 64.550, 64.560, 64.570 and AS 34.03 security-deposit/remedy rules; checked 2026-04-30.

Answer Options
A
The rule applies only to sales transactions and never to rental management.
B
The transfer is allowed only with written authorization from the property owner, and the licensee must make ledger entries fully identifying the transaction
C
The property manager may follow any owner instruction even if it conflicts with Alaska property-management rules.
D
Property management money can be handled in an ordinary operating account if the owner agrees orally.

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