Safety and Buildings Division - Rental Weatherization Transfer Authorization Information

Authorizing Agents PDF file

Unless a property transfer is shown to be excluded from the code on the Real Estate Transfer Return, a Commerce Transfer Authorization must accompany the documents of transfer for rental property when presented to the Register Of Deeds for recording. 

There are three types of transfer authorizations:
1. Certificate of Compliance: if a property meets the weatherization standards of the Code, then it may receive a Certificate of Compliance. The certificate is valid for the life of the building. A Certificate can only be issued by an inspector certified by Commerce. Inspectors are paid by building owners at an agreed fee, subject to a State-set maximum.

2. Stipulation: The purchaser of a rental property can accept the responsibility for bringing the building into compliance by signing a Stipulation which requires that a Certificate of Compliance be obtained within 1 year after transfer. The Stipulation form is obtained from Commerce or a Commerce agent. The completed stipulation must be presented to Commerce or a Commerce agent for validation prior to recording by the Register of Deeds.

3. Waiver: If demolition of a structure is planned within two years of transfer, an owner can apply for a Waiver, which will allow transfer of the property without meeting the weatherization standards. The Waiver form can be obtained from Commerce or a Commerce agent. The completed Waiver must be presented to Commerce or a Commerce agent for validation prior to recording by the Register of Deeds.

The Safety and Buildings Division may authorize a municipality to issue the certificate specified in Comm.67.08, if the S&B determines that the municipality can provide adequate inspection or evaluation service of the standards.

Anyone who needs a Stipulation and/or Waiver authorized may contact one of the following authorized agents for either a form or actually authorization. There may be a handling fee. All areas of the form must be filled out completely, along with a readable individual's signature in the "buyer" space on the form. (S&B needs a person's name for contact purposes.) If you have any questions relative to the filling out of the Stipulation or Waiver form please contact either the authorizing agent or the Rental Weatherization Program at 608-267-2240, or 920-854-7405. Or, write to Safety and Buildings Division, PO 7302, Madison, WI 53707.

  Authorizing Agents PDF file

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