What Is the Statute of Limitations for Property Damage in Hawaii?
In Hawaii, the statute of limitations for property damage is generally 2 years under Haw. Rev. Stat. § 657-7.
Property damage Deadlines in Hawaii
How long do you have to file a property damage claim in Hawaii?
In Hawaii, the statute of limitations for property damage is generally 2 years under Haw. Rev. Stat. § 657-7.
When does the clock start for property damage in Hawaii?
Two years for damage to property — but six years where the claim is for taking or detaining goods rather than damaging them.
Can the Hawaii deadline for property damage be extended?
That split matters: damaging a chattel is two years under § 657-7; taking or detaining one is six under § 657-1(3). Identify which the claim actually is.
Is the deadline different if the claim is against the government in Hawaii?
Often, yes. Generally 2 years; six-month county notice may apply under Haw. Rev. Stat. §§ 662-4, 46-72. The State Tort Liability Act sets a two-year period in § 662-4. Section 46-72 requires written notice to a county within a short window — commonly reported as six months — for claims arising from county negligence, and § 657-1.5 provides that limitations of ac…
How does Hawaii compare to other states for property damage?
Hawaii's 2 years is among the shortest in the country. 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 Hawaii:
