What Is the Statute of Limitations for Property Damage in Ohio?
In Ohio, the statute of limitations for property damage is generally 2 years under Ohio Rev. Code § 2305.10.
Property damage Deadlines in Ohio
How long do you have to file a property damage claim in Ohio?
In Ohio, the statute of limitations for property damage is generally 2 years under Ohio Rev. Code § 2305.10.
When does the clock start for property damage in Ohio?
Two years for injury to personal property, on the same clock as bodily injury.
Can the Ohio deadline for property damage be extended?
Trespass on or injury to real property runs four years under § 2305.09 instead. Ohio splits real and personal property between two different sections and two different periods.
Is the deadline different if the claim is against the government in Ohio?
Often, yes. Generally 2 years against a political subdivision under Ohio Rev. Code § 2744.04. Chapter 2744 governs political subdivision immunity and sets a two-year period for actions against a political subdivision to recover damages for injury, death, or loss to person or property. Claims against the State go to the Ohio Court of Claims under ch. 27…
How does Ohio compare to other states for property damage?
Ohio'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 Ohio:
