Excess Profit on Escrow Interest

Definition: The interest earned on escrow funds deposited in connection with a real estate transaction. Florida law addresses the handling of escrow deposits, including the interest earned on the funds and the parties' rights to the interest.

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FL Excess Profit Escrow and Interest

FL excess profit escrow: funds held representing profits above threshold. Context: subsidized/affordable housing (LIHTC, HOME, SAIL: return excess to program), condo conversions (Section 718.303), and bulk sales (holdback for verification). Escrow interest: FL requires proper accounts (FREC regulated), interest follows contract terms, no commingling. Disputes: calculation (what constitutes profit), disbursement (when/to whom), interest (ownership), and breach. Resolution: escrow agreement provision or interpleader action.

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Florida Law Reference

Fla. Stat. § 475.25

Florida law requires real estate brokers to maintain escrow accounts for deposits and establishes dispute resolution procedures when buyer and seller disagree over earnest money.

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