Illinois License Law
What is 'conversion' in the context of Illinois real estate trust accounts?
AConverting a rental property to a condominium; requires IDFPR approval
BThe illegal taking and use of client funds held in trust for one's own benefit✓ Correct
CConverting an office's trust account from one bank to another
DThe process of converting a land trust to direct ownership
Explanation
Conversion is the illegal use of client funds entrusted to a broker for the broker's own purposes. If a broker takes earnest money from the trust account to pay their own bills, this constitutes conversion—a form of theft. Conversion is among the most serious license law violations in Illinois, resulting in license revocation and potentially criminal prosecution. This is why proper trust account management and regular reconciliation are essential.
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