Pennsylvania Code
Title 49 - PROFESSIONAL AND VOCATIONAL STANDARDS
Part I - DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Subpart A - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL AFFAIRS
Chapter 36 - STATE BOARD OF CERTIFIED REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS
Subchapter E - APPRAISAL MANAGEMENT COMPANIES
DISCIPLINARY ACTION
Section 36.442 - Improper influence and other prohibited practices

(1) A requirement that the appraiser collect a fee from a borrower.

(2) A requirement that the appraiser provide access to the appraiser's digital signature.

(3) A prohibition on the appraiser to report the fee for the appraisal services.

(4) A prohibition on the appraiser to note or report real property appraisal assistance.

(5) Nonpayment of, or refusal to pay for, appraisal services rendered for a reason other than the breach of agreement or substandard performance by the appraiser.

(6) A clause or provision in an order requiring an appraiser to indemnify or hold harmless for acts or omissions of a person other than the appraiser.

(7) A clause or provision in an order requiring an appraiser to have a duty to defend the appraisal management company in a civil action or proceeding.

(8) Removal of an appraiser from the appraiser panel without notice and opportunity for rebuttal.

(9) A request to an appraiser to provide comparable properties for a specified property prior to completion of the appraisal report.

(1) A pattern or course of conduct involving repeated review of appraisals that is not performed in accordance with the appraisal management company's policy for appraisal reviews or quality control functions.

(2) A limitation on the time of completion of an appraisal assignment that impairs the credibility of the report. For purposes of this paragraph, a time limitation or deadline established for the purpose of completing the assignment to complete a transaction by a date established by agreement of parties other than the appraisal management company does not constitute improper influence or practice in violation of AMCRA and this chapter.

(3) A delay in payment for appraisal services that violates the appraisal management company's policy for payment.