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.