What are Truth in Sale of Housing (TISH) inspections? Why are they required? What cities require them? Who is required to do them? If you don’t know the answers to these questions, the following will help you to navigate the TISH world.
The Truth-in-Sale of Housing inspections provide accurate information on the condition of properties for sale and to help keep up the quality of housing available in certain cities. Truth in Sale of Housing or “Point of Sale” reports are valid for 1 to 2 years for each property, the length depends on each city. This inspection and a TISH certificate must be done before or within 3 days of listing a property for sale. Properties that need TISH inspections include the following:
Types of Residences:
Single family homes
Duplexes
Townhouses
First time condo conversions
Types of Sales
Sale by owner or real estate agent
Real estate agent assisted sale
Contract for deed
Other title transfers
TISH evaluations and reports cover certain items and identifies required repairs. A copy of the evaluation report and the list of repair items must be displayed on the property so potential buyers can view it. Generally repairs must be made before a house is sold. Fees charged for this inspection vary by each city.
Metro area cities that require inspections are listed below. Contact each city to find out the specific requirements for that city. If your city is not listed, then a TISH evaluation is not required (as of today, May 12, 2014).
City – Website
Bloomington – Bloomington Time of Sale Inspection Program
Crystal – Crystal Housing Maintenance Compliance Inspection
Golden Valley – City of Golden Valley Point of Sale
Hopkins – City of Hopkins Truth in Housing
Maplewood – City of Maplewood Truth in Housing
Minneapolis – City of Minneapolis Truth in Housing
New Hope – City of New Hope Point of Sale
Osseo – City of Osseo Truth in Housing
Richfield – City of Richfield Point of Sale Inspection
Robbinsdale – City of Robbinsdale Point of Sale
St Louis Park – St Louis Park Point of Sale
St Paul – City of St Paul Truth in Housing
South St Paul – South St Paul Time of Sale Inspections
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