Question

An appraiser prepared an appraisal report in April 2019. He testified in court regarding the value of the property in January 2020. The decision was rendered in February 2020 and was appealed in April 2020. The appellate court heard the case in January 2021 and remanded the case for reconsideration by the lower court. Final disposition of the case occurred in September 2021. At a minimum, how long must the appraiser retain his workfile?

Answer 1

Answer: April 2024

Explanation:

Based on the information given in the question, at a minimum, the appraiser must retain his workfile till April 2024.

It should be noted that appraisal records should be kept for at least a period of 5 years. In a situation whereby there is a report which is involved in the litigation, then such file must be maintained for a further two years. This is according to the Uniform Standards for Professional Appraisal Practice Record Keeping Rule.