What Is the Statute of Limitations for Property Damage in Kansas?
In Kansas, the statute of limitations for property damage is generally 2 years under K.S.A. § 60-513(a)(4).
Property damage Deadlines in Kansas
How long do you have to file a property damage claim in Kansas?
In Kansas, the statute of limitations for property damage is generally 2 years under K.S.A. § 60-513(a)(4).
When does the clock start for property damage in Kansas?
Two years for property damage, on the same clock as personal injury.
Can the Kansas deadline for property damage be extended?
The same ten-year outer limit in § 60-513(b) applies. Welch v. City of Kansas City applied the section to damage from municipal surface water overflow.
Is the deadline different if the claim is against the government in Kansas?
Often, yes. Written notice to a municipality within 120 days under K.S.A. § 12-105b. Section 12-105b requires written notice to the clerk or governing body of a municipality before commencing an action under the Kansas Tort Claims Act, generally within 120 days of the loss. The municipality then has 120 days to review, during which the limitat…
How does Kansas compare to other states for property damage?
Kansas'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 Kansas:
