Dealing with defects arising after the defects period
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Cause of action
Trigger to start limitation period
Length of limitation period
Statutory reference
Simple contract
Date of breach (in construction contract, usually on 'practical completion')
6 years
Section 5, Limitation Act 1980 (LA)
Deed
Date of breach (in construction context usually on 'practical completion')
12 years
Section 8, LA
Tort
Date damage is suffered (even if not discovered)
6 years
Section 2, LA
Defective Premises...
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