Liability of home inspectors

Wis. Stat. § 440.977
in effect
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(1) Notwithstanding s. 893.54, an action to recover damages for any act or omission of a home inspector relating to a home inspection that he or she conducts shall be commenced within 2 years after the date that a home inspection is completed or be barred. The period of limitation under this subsection may not be reduced by agreement. (2) A home inspector is not liable to a person for damages that arise from an act or omission relating to a home inspection that he or she conducts if that person is not a party to the transaction for which the home inspection is conducted.
Source: WI Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/statutes/440.977Fetched: 10/7/2026