Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Florida
what happens when one buyers down payment designated for escrow for property X is deposited in escrow of property Y that belongs to some body else
Asked on 11/16/11, 8:51 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Stephen Orchard
Law Offices of Stephen Orchard
Escrow agents have strict fiduciary duties to keep funds segregated. Plainly speaking, the agent cannot simply allocate one individuals funds for the benefit of the other.
You should immediately speak with an attorney about this situation.
Answered on 11/16/11, 9:21 pm