What Is the Statute of Limitations for Trespass in Tennessee?
In Tennessee, the statute of limitations for trespass is generally 3 years under Tenn. Code Ann. § 28-3-105.
Trespass Deadlines in Tennessee
How long do you have to file a trespass claim in Tennessee?
In Tennessee, the statute of limitations for trespass is generally 3 years under Tenn. Code Ann. § 28-3-105.
When does the clock start for trespass in Tennessee?
Three years, as an action for injury to real property.
Can the Tennessee deadline for trespass be extended?
A continuing trespass can give rise to successive claims. Actions to recover the land itself run under a separate part of title 28.
Is the deadline different if the claim is against the government in Tennessee?
Often, yes. Suit within 12 months under the GTLA under Tenn. Code Ann. § 29-20-305. The Governmental Tort Liability Act requires suit within twelve months after the cause of action arises. Because the ordinary personal-injury period in Tennessee is already only one year, the GTLA deadline does not shorten it the way it does in most states — b…
How does Tennessee compare to other states for trespass?
Tennessee's 3 years is in the middle of the range nationally. 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 Tennessee:
