VA Lenders Handbook (VA Pamphlet 26-7), Chapter 12, Topic 5 — Encroachments
VA Lenders Handbook (VA Pamphlet 26-7), Chapter 12, Topic 5 — Encroachments.
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VA Lenders Handbook (VA Pamphlet 26-7), Chapter 12, Topic 5 — Encroachments
5. Encroachments Change Date March 28, 2019 • This chapter has been revised in its entirety. a. Encroachments The appraiser must report any apparent encroachments of the subject’s dwelling, garage, or other improvements onto an adjacent property, right-of- way, utility easement, or building restriction line and any apparent encroachments of a neighboring dwelling, garage, or other improvements onto the subject property. b. Prompt Notification The appraiser must notify the lender of the encroachment promptly to provide as much time as possible to resolve the issue. VA Pamphlet 26-7, Revised Chapter 12: Minimum Property Requirements 12-10
Operationalizing VA Lenders Handbook (VA Pamphlet 26-7), Chapter 12, Topic 5 — Encroachments
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