Some cities require an Truth in Sale of Housing Inspection (TISH) before a home is put on the market for sale. These are also known as Point-of-Sale Inspections, Time-of-Sale Inspections, or Code-Compliance Evaluations. The main focus of the TISH inspection is basic information on the safety of the dwelling, and each city that requires one has different mandatory repairs.

You may wonder what the difference is between a TISH inspection and a buyer’s inspection. Here are a few key differences:

TISH Inspections

  • Required by certain cities prior to offering a home for sale

  • Focuses on health and safety issues

  • Inspection standards & requirements are set by each city that mandates a TISH

  • Will include required repairs as well as recommended ones

  • The home seller sets up and pays for this inspection

Buyer’s Inspections

  • Optional and paid for by the buyer

  • Typically performed after the buyer has an accepted offer

  • Typically takes 3 – 4 hours and the buyer can be present for part of it

Which cities require a TISH inspection?

  • Bloomington

    • Types of Properties: Single Family, Two Family, & Multi-Family (condominiums, townhouses, mobile homes)

  • Maplewood

    • Types of Properties: All Dwellings

  • Minneapolis

    • Types of Properties: Single Family, Two Family, Townhouses, and first-time condominium conversions

  • New Hope

    • Types of Properties: All Dwellings

  • Richfield

    • Types of Properties: All Dwellings

  • Robbinsdale

    • Types of Properties: Single Family, Two Family, Three Family, Townhouses,
      Condominiums

  • Saint Louis Park

    • Types of Properties: Single Family, Two Family, Townhouses, and Condominiums

  • Saint Paul

    • Types of Properties: Single Family, Two Family, Townhouses, Condominiums, and Co-ops

  • South Saint Paul

    • Types of Properties: Single Family, Two Family, Multi-Family,
      and mobile homes.

The Inflow and Infiltration (I/I) Compliance Program

Some cities require all properties to be I/I compliant prior to being put on the market for sale. Click below to read more about their programs and requirements.

 

THE 3 MOST COMMON REQUIRED TISH REPAIRS

There are many quick and inexpensive repairs that could be done prior to a TISH inspection, saving you from negotiating more costly repairs later.

Other Required & Commonly Recommended Repairs

  • Electrical items

  • Gas piping

  • Furnace/Boilers

  • Gas venting

  • Water heaters

  • Gas clothes dryer

RESOURCES:

City of Minneapolis Truth in Housing Evaluation information

City of Minneapolis TISH inspectors list

City of St. Paul TISH inspectors list

Met Council Inflow & Infiltration Program Information

City of Minneapolis Energy Efficiency disclosures