📅 Select Your Claim Type
Written Contract
Breach of written agreement
4 YearsOral Contract
Verbal agreement breach
2 YearsPersonal Injury
Car accident, slip & fall, assault
2 YearsFraud
Intentional deception, misrepresentation
3 Years (from discovery)Property Damage
Damage to personal property
3 YearsSecurity Deposit
Landlord wrongfully withheld deposit
2 YearsUnpaid Wages
Wage theft, overtime, final paycheck
3 Years (some 4)Defamation
Libel, slander
1 YearUnfair Business Practice
UCL violations, unfair competition
4 YearsLemon Law
Song-Beverly warranty claims
3-4 YearsEmployment Discrimination
FEHA claims (file with CRD first)
3 Years to CRDConstruction Defect
Latent defects in construction
4-10 Years
The date of breach, injury, or when you discovered the problem
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Important: This is a general guide only. Statute of limitations can be affected by many factors including tolling (pausing), discovery rule, defendant's absence from state, and more. Consult an attorney before your deadline.
📚 California Statutes of Limitations Reference
| Claim Type | Time Limit | Legal Citation |
|---|---|---|
| Written Contract | 4 years | CCP § 337 |
| Oral Contract | 2 years | CCP § 339 |
| Personal Injury | 2 years | CCP § 335.1 |
| Property Damage | 3 years | CCP § 338(b) |
| Fraud | 3 years from discovery | CCP § 338(d) |
| Professional Malpractice | 1-3 years | CCP § 340.5 |
| Defamation | 1 year | CCP § 340(c) |
| Wage Claims | 3 years | Labor Code § 203 |
| FEHA Discrimination | 3 years to file with CRD | Gov. Code § 12960 |
| Consumer Protection (CLRA) | 3 years | Civil Code § 1783 |
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