What Is the Statute of Limitations for Property Damage in Indiana?
In Indiana, the statute of limitations for property damage is generally 2 years under Ind. Code § 34-11-2-4(a)(2).
Property damage Deadlines in Indiana
How long do you have to file a property damage claim in Indiana?
In Indiana, the statute of limitations for property damage is generally 2 years under Ind. Code § 34-11-2-4(a)(2).
When does the clock start for property damage in Indiana?
Two years for injury to personal property.
Can the Indiana deadline for property damage be extended?
Injury to real property runs six years under § 34-11-2-7 instead — Indiana splits the two, so a damaged car and a damaged fence carry different deadlines.
Is the deadline different if the claim is against the government in Indiana?
Often, yes. Tort claim notice — 180 days local, 270 days state under Ind. Code §§ 34-13-3-8, 34-13-3-6. The Indiana Tort Claims Act requires notice to a political subdivision within 180 days of the loss, and notice to a state agency within 270 days. The notice is a precondition to suit and the two-year limitations period still applies on top of it. Indiana also…
How does Indiana compare to other states for property damage?
Indiana'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 Indiana:
