How do I determine whether or not I have the legal right to refuse an assessor access to my home?
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How do I determine whether or not I have the legal right to refuse an assessor access to my home?
I received a letter from the village where I own my property, informing me that appraisers will be coming out and need to have access to the home. I am not willing to have appraisers come through my home.
Asked on January 29, 2016 under Real Estate Law, Wisconsin
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
You can refuse access, but doing so is often a bad idea: appraisers will almost invariably appraise high when denied access, to prevent people from denying access to reduce thrir taxes. You will almost certainly end up with a higher appraisal and tax burden if you deny access than if you allow it.
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