FHA Single Family Housing Policy Handbook 4000.1, II. ORIGINATION THROUGH POST-CLOSING/ENDORSEMENT > D. Appraiser and Property Requirements for Title II Forward and Reverse Mortgages > 3. Acceptable Reporting Forms and Protocols (04/10/2025) — e. Swimming Pools
HUD effective date: 09/14/2015 · section II.D.3 · Handbook 4000.1
FHA Single Family Housing Policy Handbook 4000.1, Part II — e. Swimming Pools (09/14/2015).
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FHA Single Family Housing Policy Handbook 4000.1, Part II — e. Swimming Pools (09/14/2015)
e. Swimming Pools (09/14/2015) The Appraiser must report readily observable defects in a noncovered pool that would render the pool inoperable or unusable. If the pool water contains algae and is aesthetically unappealing, but the Appraiser has no evidence that the pool is otherwise contaminated, no cleaning is required. Swimming pools must be operational to provide full Contributory Value. The Appraiser must condition the appraisal report for pools with unstable sides or structural issues to be repaired or permanently filled in accordance with local guidelines, and the surrounding land regraded if necessary. If the swimming pool has been winterized, or the Appraiser cannot determine if the pool is in working order, the Appraiser must complete the appraisal with the extraordinary assumption that the pool and its equipment can be restored to full operating condition at normal costs.
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