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Salesperson Kevin deposits a buyer's earnest money check of $8,000 into his personal checking account while waiting for his broker to set up the escrow account. His broker, Sandra, is aware of this arrangement and has not objected. Under RSA Chapter 331-A, which statement best describes the legal situation?

Correct Answer

D) Both Kevin and Sandra may face disciplinary action, as the broker is responsible for supervising trust account compliance

Under RSA 331-A:26, commingling client funds with personal funds is a violation of NH license law. Both Kevin and Sandra face potential disciplinary action: Kevin for the direct act of commingling, and Sandra as the supervising broker who was aware of and failed to correct the violation. RSA 331-A holds brokers responsible for supervising their salespersons' compliance with trust account rules.

Answer Options
A
Kevin has violated the trust account rules, but Sandra has no liability because she did not personally handle the funds
B
Only Sandra faces disciplinary action because the broker holds ultimate responsibility for all escrow funds
C
Kevin's action is permissible for up to five business days under NH law before funds must be deposited into escrow
D
Both Kevin and Sandra may face disciplinary action, as the broker is responsible for supervising trust account compliance

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A trust account, also called an escrow account, is a separate bank account maintained by a broker to hold funds belonging to others, such as earnest money deposits, security deposits, or other client funds.

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