source:
  type: guide
  id: va-m26-7-ch12-t29
  authority: VA Lenders Handbook (VA Pamphlet 26-7), Chapter 12, Topic 29 — Basements
  description: VA Lenders Handbook (VA Pamphlet 26-7), Chapter 12, Topic 29 — Basements.
  coverage_tier: operative
obligations:
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  canonical_id: va-m26-7-ch12-t29-full
  section: VA Lenders Handbook (VA Pamphlet 26-7), Chapter 12, Topic 29 — Basements
  type: do
  tags:
  - regulator-direct
  - va
  - va-handbook
  - corpus-expansion
  - tier-operative
  primary_source:
    tier: 1
    authority: VA Lenders Handbook (VA Pamphlet 26-7), Chapter 12, Topic 29 — Basements
    source_class: va-handbook
    source_url: https://www.benefits.va.gov/warms/pam26_7.asp
    snapshot_id: 824171a914866a59
    fetched_at: '2026-05-23T01:53:53Z'
    content_hash: sha256:71efd8bb39bb5596ad194f1b13e6f979cfa1afbf5566e897e26836fc1ab0429e
    paragraph_quote: '29. Basements Change Date March 28, 2019 • This chapter has
      been revised in its entirety. a. Dampness or Structural Problems The appraiser
      must report any dampness, or obvious structural problems that might affect the
      health and safety of occupants or the soundness of the structure. b. Sump Pump
      If a sump pump is present, the appraiser must recommend repair if it is not
      hard-wired by an acceptable wiring method or equipped with a factory electrical
      cord that is connected to a suitable receptacle. VA Pamphlet 26-7, Revised Chapter
      12: Minimum Property Requirements 12-37'
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