Is an AC (architectural condition) sheet required?
A. No. AC sheets are no longer utilized because of conditions required by the underwriter on the reverse side of the 92800.5B. In addition, the Builder’s Certification, HUD-92541, Block (3) assures compliance with Appendix 8, HUD’s Site Grading & Drainage Guidelines. Appraisers, builders and lenders are reminded that compliance with Appendix 8 of HUD Handbook 4145.1, REV-2, is required. 2) Q. Regarding the private road maintenance agreement: Suppose one of the owners along the road will not sign the agreement? A. The subject property should be rejected. Everyone living along the road must sign the agreement. 3) Q. Are black and white pictures acceptable if clear? A. Appraiser must take pictures from oblique angles to clearly reflect grading and drainage on new construction. Pictures should also be taken from oblique angles to clearly show side & front, rear & side whenever possible. In all cases Black & White pictures are acceptable as long as the depiction of the subject is clear. See
