Statute of Limitations in Real Estate | How Long You Can Sue for Rent, Broker Fees, or Damages

Statute of Limitations in Civil Cases Commonly Found in Real Estate Rentals

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1️⃣ Claims Under General Contracts
Limitation: 10 years
Used for claims such as breach of a sales or lease contract (without special terms).

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2️⃣ Loans / Borrowed Money / Promissory Notes
Limitation: 10 years (if no fixed term) / 5 years (if term specified).
If a creditor lends money without a written contract —
they can still sue within 10 years.

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3️⃣ Rental Fees (Property / House / Land Rent)
Limitation: 5 years
A landlord can claim unpaid rent retroactively for up to 5 years.

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4️⃣ Unpaid Broker Commission
Limitation: 10 years
Counted from the day the right to claim arises.

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5️⃣ Tenant Damages to Property (Tort)
Limitation: 1 year
Counted from the date the landlord discovers the damage and the responsible party.

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6️⃣ Landlord Fails to Return Security Deposit
Limitation: 10 years
Considered a contractual claim.

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7️⃣ Unpaid Common Fees / Utilities (Water, Electricity)
Limitation: 5 years
Same as rental payment claims.

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8️⃣ Breach of Loan Agreement with a Bank
Limitation: 10 years
Applies to general loan contracts.

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9️⃣ Construction Contractor’s Service Fee
Limitation: 2 years
A contractor may file a claim for unpaid construction fees within 2 years.

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🧠 Easy Memory Tips

• “10 years = Contract” → General contracts can be claimed within 10 years.

• “5 years = Rent / Monthly Payments” → Rent, utilities, and maintenance fees within 5 years.

• “2 years = Labor / Commerce / Brokerage” → Construction or commercial services within 2 years.

• “1 year = Tort / Check” → Damage or bounced check claims within 1 year.

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