What is a TISH Report?

by Tiffany Beitler

TISH stands for Truth-In-Sale-of-Housing. A TISH inspection is an evaluation you must have completed before showing your home for sale. A TISH Report is intended to provide basic information to prospective buyers of the observed conditions of a dwelling.

TISH Reports in Minnesota

There are currently 12 cities in the Twin Cities metro area, including Minneapolis and St Paul, that require a city inspection before an individual sells their home. While each city has different requirements, they all generally focus on safety and risk and provide a report of recommended or required fixes.

In certain circumstances, the sellers are required to complete the fixes before closing. If this is optional, and the required repairs are not completed, the buyer assumes the responsibility and must complete the repairs in a certain time frame. While each city is different, and it is important to understand your cities specific requirements, the TISH inspection is in place with everyone’s safety in mind.

What cities require a TISH inspection in the Twin Cities?

St. Paul TISH Report

This report is “disclosure only” with one exception. If there is no functioning Hard-Wired Smoke Alarm in the home the owner is required to have one installed and verified by the permit process.

Minneapolis TISH Report

No Repairs

If the inspection indicates no required repairs, a Certificate of Approval (COA) is issued.

Repairs Completed by Seller

If there are repairs and the seller completes the repairs, the COA is issued which is required for closing.

Repairs Not Completed

If repairs are not completed before closing, the buyer needs to sign an acknowledgment of responsibility and submit to the City within one day of closing. The buyer needs to complete all repairs within 90 days of closing and, once completed, a re-inspection is needed to verify the work is done.

Contact Andrew Beitler with questions:

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