The appraiser doing an fha appraisal told us that he cannot access the attic from the outside of the home only the inside and he can only use a maximum of a 4 ladder to access it.
No attic access fha.
If no access can be gained to an attic due to their being no scuttle the appraiser will report the lack of accessibility to the attic.
July 20 2018 by zamira leave a comment.
What is the fha rule for crawles asarpc s conventional vs fha va update from fha the single family.
He told us we needed to install an access from inside the home.
This ml announces a third extension of the foreclosure and.
Do raisers really have to inspect the attic for an fha loan.
Fha no access to attic.
The appraiser is not required to disturb insulation move personal items furniture equipment or debris that obstructs access or visibility.
If you can fit through the crawlspace door you must crawl the crawl space and inspect it all.
Crawl spaces need to be free of debris like the one in the picture here.
This appraisal post is going to address the attic observation and reporting requirements for an fha appraisal.
Federal housing administration fha loans must meet safety security and soundness standards which includes areas like roofs electrical water heaters and property access among others.
Posted on facebook reportedly from fha employees.
Inspection the attic must be examined whether access is by pull down stairway or scuttle.
Fha s foreclosure and eviction moratorium extended through december 31 2020.
When there is no safe access to the attic the appraiser is to note the inaccessibility in the appraisal report.
At a minimum the appraiser must enter head and shoulders into the attic.
The federal housing administration fha published mortgagee letter ml 2020 27 extension of foreclosure and eviction moratorium in connection with the presidentially declared covid 19 national emergency.
Fha appraisers are required to observe the attic area.
The appraiser must observe the interiors of all attic spaces.
Must inspect all the attic if there is access even if there is no flooring.