VA Lenders Handbook (VA Pamphlet 26-7), Chapter 12, Topic 3 — Space Requirements
VA Lenders Handbook (VA Pamphlet 26-7), Chapter 12, Topic 3 — Space Requirements.
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VA Lenders Handbook (VA Pamphlet 26-7), Chapter 12, Topic 3 — Space Requirements
3. Space Requirements Change Date March 28, 2019 • This chapter has been revised in its entirety. a. Space Requirements Each living unit must have sufficient space for: • living, • sleeping, • cooking and dining, and • sanitary facilities. b. Non- Standard Construction Non-standard house styles which may be unique in a market area, for example, log houses, earth sheltered houses, dome houses, and houses with lower than normal ceiling heights, must meet any local building codes. The appraiser must consider the marketability of the home in the appraisal. VA Pamphlet 26-7, Revised Chapter 12: Minimum Property Requirements 12-7
Operationalizing VA Lenders Handbook (VA Pamphlet 26-7), Chapter 12, Topic 3 — Space Requirements
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