What Is the Statute of Limitations for Trespass in Pennsylvania?
In Pennsylvania, the statute of limitations for trespass is generally 2 years under 42 Pa.C.S. § 5524(4).
Trespass Deadlines in Pennsylvania
How long do you have to file a trespass claim in Pennsylvania?
In Pennsylvania, the statute of limitations for trespass is generally 2 years under 42 Pa.C.S. § 5524(4).
When does the clock start for trespass in Pennsylvania?
Two years for waste or trespass of real property.
Can the Pennsylvania deadline for trespass be extended?
An ejectment or adverse possession action runs twenty-one years under § 5530. A continuing trespass can give rise to successive claims.
Is the deadline different if the claim is against the government in Pennsylvania?
Often, yes. Written notice within 6 months under 42 Pa.C.S. § 5522. Section 5522 requires written notice of intent to sue a government unit within six months of the date the injury was sustained. The notice must state the name and address of the claimant, the date, hour, and place of the injury, and the name and address of any…
How does Pennsylvania compare to other states for trespass?
Pennsylvania's 2 years is among the shortest in the country. Across the 48 jurisdictions with a verified figure, the deadline for trespass ranges from 2 years to 10 years, and 3 years is the most common. Compare all states →
What Does Trespass to Land Cover?
Situations that typically fall under the trespass deadline in Pennsylvania:
