How should Deposits and Earnest Money be handled? – Customer Service Center

Brokers are responsible at all times for deposits and earnest money accepted by them or their affiliate brokers, in accordance with the terms of the contract.
Rental deposits must be held in a separate account.
Funds should be disbursed or interplead within twenty-one (21) calendar days from the date of receipt of a written request for disbursement of earnest money.