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Topic 21. Defective Conditions
October 18, 2019
This Chapter has been revised in its entirety.
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a. Definition
Conditions which impair the safety, sanitation, or structural soundness of the dwelling will cause the property to be unacceptable until the defects or conditions have been remedied and the probability of further damage eliminated. The integrity of the envelope of the structure must not be compromised.
b. Appraisals "Subject to" Repair of Defective Conditions
Appraisals must be prepared “subject to” the repair of any defective conditions with the contributory value of the completed repair included in value.
c. Examples
Examples of defective conditions include:
defective construction,
poor workmanship,
evidence of continuing settlement,
excessive dampness,
leakage,
decay, and
termites.