Real estate appraisers; limitations of actions

893.895 Real estate appraisers; limitations of actions. (1) In this section: (a) “Appraisal report” has the meaning given in s. 458.01 (3). (b) “Client” means a person for whom an appraisal report is prepared. (2) Except as provided in subs. (3) and (4), an action to recover damages based on tort, contract, or other legal theory against a real estate appraiser licensed or certified under ch. 458 for an act or omission in the performance of real estate appraisal services shall be commenced within 5 years after the date the real estate appraiser submits the appraisal report to the client for whom the services are performed or be barred. (3) If a person sustains damages covered under sub. (2) and the statute of limitations applicable to those damages bars commencement of the cause of action before the end of the period specified in sub. (2), then that statute of limitations applies. Updated 23-24 Wis. Stats. 32 (4) This section does not apply to a real estate appraiser who otherwise, against a decedent or against a decedent’s estate, uncommits fraud or concealment in the performance of real estate less probate of the estate in this state is commenced within 6 years after the decedent’s death. appraisal services. History: 2021 a. 194. (cm) An action under s. 218.0125 (7) or 218.0126. (d) An action under s. 968.31.