⏰ Statute of Limitations Calculator
Calculate when your right to file a construction lawsuit expires by state.
What is Statute of Limitations?
The statute of limitations is the maximum time period you have to file a lawsuit after a claim arises. After this deadline passes, you lose your right to sue.
Why It Matters
Construction disputes can take years to surface. Know your deadlines or you'll lose your right to recover damages.
State-by-State Deadlines
Breach of Contract
| State | Deadline | Starts From |
|---|---|---|
| California | 4 years | Date of breach |
| Texas | 4 years | Date of breach |
| Florida | 5 years | Date of breach |
| New York | 6 years | Date of breach |
| Illinois | 10 years | Date of breach |
| Arizona | 6 years | Date of breach |
| Nevada | 6 years | Date of breach |
| Washington | 6 years | Date of breach |
| Oregon | 6 years | Date of breach |
| Colorado | 3 years | Date of breach |
Breach of Written Contract
| State | Deadline | Starts From |
|---|---|---|
| California | 4 years | Date of breach |
| Texas | 4 years | Date of breach |
| Florida | 5 years | Date of breach |
| New York | 6 years | Date of breach |
Breach of Oral Contract
| State | Deadline | Starts From |
|---|---|---|
| California | 2 years | Date of breach |
| Texas | 4 years | Date of breach |
| Florida | 4 years | Date of breach |
| New York | 6 years | Date of breach |
Negligence/Personal Injury
| State | Deadline | Starts From |
|---|---|---|
| California | 2 years | Date of injury |
| Texas | 2 years | Date of injury |
| Florida | 4 years | Date of injury |
| New York | 3 years | Date of injury |
Property Damage
| State | Deadline | Starts From |
|---|---|---|
| California | 3 years | Date of damage |
| Texas | 2 years | Date of damage |
| Florida | 4 years | Date of damage |
| New York | 3 years | Date of damage |
How to Calculate Your Deadline
Step 1: Identify the Claim Type
- Breach of Contract
- Breach of Written Contract
- Breach of Oral Contract
- Negligence
- Property Damage
- Other
Step 2: Determine the Start Date
- Breach of Contract: Date contract was breached (non-payment, defective work, etc.)
- Negligence: Date injury or damage occurred
- Discovery Rule: Some states allow deadline to start when you discover the problem
Step 3: Add the Statute Period
- Find your state's deadline
- Add to start date
- Result: Your deadline to file
- Select Your State: _______________
- Claim Type: _______________
- Statute Period: _____ years
- Start Date: _______________
- Deadline: Start Date + Statute Period = _______________
Important Exceptions
Discovery Rule
Some states allow the deadline to start when you discover the problem, not when it occurred.
Tolling
The deadline may be paused ("tolled") if:
- Defendant is out of state
- Defendant is a minor
- You're in active negotiations
- Court orders a stay
Contractual Limitations
Some contracts shorten the statute of limitations. Check your contract terms.
Don't Wait
If you're close to a deadline, consult an attorney immediately. Missing the deadline means you lose your right to sue.
Interactive Calculator
Date the breach occurred, lien was recorded, or bond claim arose