Rental Inspections NOT Required in Wisconsin?

[Mike Cincotta]

I am looking into my first deal and researching a new property.  This is a 3 unit property already leased to tenants.  I called to the County to check on any building permit history and any rental inspections.  To my surprise, I was told that building permits are not required for properties in unincorporated villages and that rental inspections are not required.  Does this sound right?  I live in Minnesota and now way would this fly but just learning about Wisconsin.

[Jacci Konkle]

A few municipalities in the state have their own rental inspection requirements but the state of WI as a whole got rid of the rental weatherization stipulation over a year ago.  Yay!  It's very expensive and cumbersome to run these building inspections so you'll find most of the areas free to reign.  However, permits are still required in most of the state if you're doing work to the property.  Always check with the local building inspector in each separate municipality.