Property ManagementIntermediateNorth Carolina Exam

A property manager who comingles tenant security deposits with operating funds in NC is subject to:

ANo liability if the deposits are eventually returned, in general
BLicense disciplinary action by the NCREC and civil liabilityCorrect
COnly a small administrative fine
DCriminal charges only

Why License disciplinary action by the NCREC and civil liability Is Correct

Answer B: License disciplinary action by the NCREC and civil liability

Commingling trust funds (security deposits or earnest money) with personal or operating funds is a serious violation of NC license law subject to NCREC disciplinary action and civil liability.

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