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In real estate, 'conversion' refers to the:

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B) Unauthorized use of client trust funds for personal benefit

Conversion is the unauthorized use of client trust funds for personal or business purposes. Unlike commingling, which involves improperly mixing funds, conversion involves actually spending or misappropriating those funds. In Montana, conversion is considered a criminal act and can result in criminal charges in addition to license revocation by the Montana Board of Realty Regulation.

Answer Options
A
Authorized use of client funds for approved expenses
B
Unauthorized use of client trust funds for personal benefit
C
Converting a lease agreement into a purchase contract
D
Exchange of foreign currency in international transactions

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Related Topics:

comminglingtrust accountsfiduciary dutyMontana Real Estate Recovery Accountlicense revocation

Key Terms:

conversionmisappropriationtrust fundsunauthorized usecriminal liability

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