source:
  type: guide
  id: hud-4000-1-ii-k-foundation
  authority: FHA Single Family Housing Policy Handbook 4000.1, Part II — k. Foundation
    (04/10/2025)
  description: FHA Single Family Housing Policy Handbook 4000.1, Part II — k. Foundation
    (04/10/2025).
  coverage_tier: operative
obligations:
- id: hud-4000-1-ii-k-foundation-full
  canonical_id: hud-4000-1-ii-k-foundation-full
  section: FHA Single Family Housing Policy Handbook 4000.1, Part II — k. Foundation
    (04/10/2025)
  type: do
  tags:
  - regulator-direct
  - fha
  - hud-handbook
  - corpus-expansion
  - tier-operative
  primary_source:
    tier: 1
    authority: FHA Single Family Housing Policy Handbook 4000.1, Part II — k. Foundation
      (04/10/2025)
    source_class: hud-handbook
    source_url: https://www.hud.gov/hud-partners/single-family-handbook-4000-1
    snapshot_id: 8c03836f77f317e1
    fetched_at: '2026-05-23T00:28:40Z'
    content_hash: sha256:411430f29b13f9b54a2ebb0e6f6e7087ecd2b90d0da22eb0c8c792eaa2d7d0df
    paragraph_quote: k. Foundation (04/10/2025) The Appraiser must examine the foundation
      for readily observable evidence of safety or structural deficiencies that may
      require repair. If a deficiency is noted, the Appraiser must describe the nature
      of the deficiency and report necessary repairs, alterations or required inspections
      in the appraisal where physical deficiencies or adverse conditions are reported.
      i. Basement The Appraiser must notify the Mortgagee of the deficiency of MPR
      or MPS if the basement is not free of dampness, wetness, or obvious structural
      problems that might affect the health and safety of occupants or the soundness
      of the Structure. ii. Sump Pumps The Appraiser must notify the Mortgagee of
      the deficiency of MPR or MPS if the sump pump is not properly functioning at
      the time of appraisal. A sump pump may be hard- wired by an acceptable wiring
      method or may have a factory electrical cord that is to be connected to a receptacle
      suitable for such use.
  judgment: false
