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Louisiana Administrative Code Title 46, Chapter LVXII, Section 2901.
DEPOSIT ADDENDUM
TO LOUISIANA RESIDENTIAL AGREEMENT TO BUY OR SELL
DEPOSIT
HELD BY BROKER
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When a dispute exists in a real estate transaction regarding the ownership or entitlement to funds held in
a sales escrow checking account, the broker holding the funds is required to send written notice to all
parties and licensees involved in the transaction. Within 60 days of the scheduled closing date or
knowledge that a dispute exists, whichever occurs first, the broker shall do one of the following:
1. disburse the funds upon the written and mutual consent of all of the parties involved;
2. disburse the funds upon a reasonable interpretation of the contract that authorizes the broker to
hold the funds. Disbursement may not occur until 10 days after the broker has sent written notice
to all parties and licensees;
3. place the funds into the registry of any court of competent jurisdiction and proper venue through
a concursus proceeding;
4. disburse the funds upon the order of a court of competent jurisdiction;
5. disburse the funds in accordance with the Uniform Unclaimed Property Act of 1997 as set forth in
R.S. 9:151 et seq.
DEPOSIT HELD BY THIRD PARTY
These requirements do not apply when a dispute arises regarding the ownership or entitlement to a
Deposit held by a third party. The Louisiana Real Estate Commission may not have jurisdiction over those
third parties holding the funds.
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Buyer’s Signature
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Print Name
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Date Time AM PM
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Buyer’s Signature
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Print Name
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Date Time AM PM
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Seller’s Signature
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Print Name
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Date Time AM PM
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Seller’s Signature
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Print Name
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Date Time AM PM
Deposit held by: _____________________________________________________________________
