VA Lenders Handbook (VA Pamphlet 26-7), Chapter 12, Topic 13 — Local Housing/Planning Authority Code Enforcement

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VA Lenders Handbook (VA Pamphlet 26-7), Chapter 12, Topic 13 — Local Housing/Planning Authority Code Enforcement.

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      paragraph_quote: '13. Local Housing/Planning Authority Code Enforcement Change Date March 28, 2019 • This chapter has been revised in its entirety. a. Local Authority Requirements If the property is located in an area where specific local housing/planning authority code requirements are enforced in conjunction with the sale of homes, the appraiser must describe the requirements in the appraisal report. b. Repairs Required by a Local Authority If the appraiser is aware of any repairs that will be required due to local code enforcement, for example, the removal of unpermitted improvements, the appraiser must prepare the appraisal subject to these repairs. VA Pamphlet 26-7, Revised Chapter 12: Minimum Property Requirements 12-19'

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VA Lenders Handbook (VA Pamphlet 26-7), Chapter 12, Topic 13 — Local Housing/Planning Authority Code Enforcement

13. Local Housing/Planning Authority Code Enforcement Change Date March 28, 2019 • This chapter has been revised in its entirety. a. Local Authority Requirements If the property is located in an area where specific local housing/planning authority code requirements are enforced in conjunction with the sale of homes, the appraiser must describe the requirements in the appraisal report. b. Repairs Required by a Local Authority If the appraiser is aware of any repairs that will be required due to local code enforcement, for example, the removal of unpermitted improvements, the appraiser must prepare the appraisal subject to these repairs. VA Pamphlet 26-7, Revised Chapter 12: Minimum Property Requirements 12-19

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