The Seller says our agreement has expired and he no longer wants my services. Does this mean I’m no longer entitled to a commission for this transaction?

As the tenant’s broker, I received the first month’s rent, last month’s rent and security deposit described in the lease. May I deduct my commission from these funds and then deliver the balance to the landlord’s broker? 

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Legal Hotline calls suggest that there's some confusion over what these terms mean, and they're often used interchangeably. Some calls start with: "I'm looking for a Right of First Refusal rider." Usually, however, this member is actually looking for the Kick Out Clause rider but confused over terminology.