City Required Evaluation / Truth in Sale of Housing

When selling a house in Maplewood, Minneapolis, St. Paul, or South St. Paul, the city requires an evaluation to ensure housing safety and compliance.

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These inspections are commonly…

  • Mandatory Code Compliance: A standard inspection ensuring properties comply with local building codes.
  • Truth In Sale Of Housing Disclosure: Requires sellers to disclose specific property information to potential buyers before the sale.

  • Time Of Sale Inspection: An evaluation performed at the time of property transfer to verify compliance with city regulations.

Property Types Subject to Inspection

The requirement for these evaluations varies depending on the type of dwelling. Single-family homes are typically subject to inspection, but requirements for townhouses, condominiums, duplexes, and multi-family dwellings differ by city.

City-Specific Evaluation Documents

Each city has its own required evaluation reports that outline necessary disclosures and inspections for property sellers:

  • Maplewood: Truth-in-Sale of Housing Disclosure Report and Seller’s Disclosure Report
  • Minneapolis: Truth-in-Sale of Housing Disclosure Report
  • St. Paul: Truth-in-Sale of Housing Disclosure Report
  • South St. Paul: Time-of-Sale Disclosure Report

For more detailed information and requirements, reviewing the City Required Evaluations (PDF) document is recommended.

If you need assistance accessing or understanding these evaluations, feel free to reach out!

City-Specific Evaluation Documents

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