Trust FundsIntermediateAlabama Exam

Which of the following is NOT a permissible use of an Alabama broker's trust account?

AHolding earnest money deposits
BHolding security deposits for managed properties, in most cases
CCovering the broker's business operating expenses temporarilyCorrect
DHolding funds from rental collections

Why Covering the broker's business operating expenses temporarily Is Correct

Answer C: Covering the broker's business operating expenses temporarily

Trust accounts must hold only client funds — never broker funds. Using trust account money for the broker's operating expenses, even temporarily, constitutes commingling or conversion, both serious violations of Alabama license law.

Exam Tip: Trust Funds

Trust fund questions test the rules for handling client money. Know the deadlines for depositing trust funds, what constitutes commingling vs. conversion, and the penalties for violations.

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