Does FHA require AC?
FHA does not impose a blanket rule that every Florida home must have central air. If cooling equipment is installed, its condition may still matter to the appraisal, lender, insurer, local code or the home's safety and marketability.
What this actually means.
A broken system can become a property-specific repair or insurability issue, but the answer is not simply that every Florida property must have central AC. Review the appraisal findings, contract, local requirements and insurance eligibility for the actual home.
Where this can move.
Property condition, repair requirements, condo project approval status, and seller willingness to address flagged repairs can change the answer.
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