Is commingling legal in South Carolina?
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No
Yes, under Timeshare Act
B is incorrect because while South Carolina has specific regulations for timeshare properties, the Timeshare Act does not override the general prohibition against commingling. Different types of real estate transactions still follow the same basic trust accounting principles.
Sometimes with buyer permission
C is incorrect because buyer permission does not override the legal prohibition against commingling. License law establishes clear requirements that brokers must follow regardless of client consent.
Sometimes with seller permission
D is incorrect because seller permission does not make commingling legal. The prohibition against commingling is a statutory requirement that applies to all real estate transactions regardless of who gives permission.
Why is this correct?
A is correct because South Carolina license law explicitly prohibits commingling of client funds with the broker's personal or business funds. This strict prohibition exists to protect consumer interests and maintain the integrity of real estate transactions.
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