Property ManagementIntermediateNorth Carolina Exam

An NC property manager who collects rents and maintenance deposits for managed properties must keep trust account records for a minimum of how many years?

ASimply a flat 1 year, shorter than North Carolina's actual license-experience or record-retention requirement
B3 yearsCorrect
CSimply a flat 5 years, longer than the actual federal Fair Housing Act private lawsuit statute of limitations
D7 years

Why 3 years Is Correct

Answer B: 3 years

NCREC rules require brokers to maintain complete and accurate records of all trust account transactions for a minimum of 3 years. These records must be available for Commission inspection.

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