What Is the Statute of Limitations for Property Damage in Alabama?
In Alabama, the statute of limitations for property damage is generally 6 years under Ala. Code § 6-2-34(2).
Property damage Deadlines in Alabama
How long do you have to file a property damage claim in Alabama?
In Alabama, the statute of limitations for property damage is generally 6 years under Ala. Code § 6-2-34(2).
When does the clock start for property damage in Alabama?
Six years — three times the two years Alabama gives personal injury, so one accident yields two very different deadlines.
Can the Alabama deadline for property damage be extended?
Courts assess the "gravamen" — the true nature of the claim — to decide which period governs when injury and property claims overlap.
Is the deadline different if the claim is against the government in Alabama?
Often, yes. Sworn claim to a municipality within 6 months under Ala. Code §§ 11-47-23, 11-47-192. Alabama requires claims against a municipality to be presented within six months of accrual under § 11-47-23, and personal injury claims within six months under § 11-47-192. Counties have their own presentment rules. These sit on top of the ordinary limitation…
How does Alabama compare to other states for property damage?
Alabama's 6 years is in the middle of the range nationally. Across the 51 jurisdictions with a verified figure, the deadline for property damage ranges from 2 years to 10 years, and 3 years is the most common. Compare all states →
What Does Property Damage Cover?
Situations that typically fall under the property damage deadline in Alabama:
