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Construction Defect Laws in Illinois.

Illinois construction-defect claims typically proceed as negligence, breach-of-contract, breach-of-implied-warranty-of-habitability, or breach-of-warranty actions. Illinois applies a 4-year limitation for construction-related claims under 735 ILCS 5/13-214, with a 10-year statute of repose on construction of improvements to real property.

Last verified: 2026-04-17

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Statute of Limitations

4 years (discovery-based); 10-year repose for construction735 ILCS 5/13-214

Illinois construction-related claims generally follow a 4-year discovery-based limitation with a 10-year statute of repose that can cut off liability on older construction projects.

State law

Key Illinois Statutes

Construction Defect Limitations and Repose735 ILCS 5/13-214

Illinois applies a 4-year discovery-based limitation and a 10-year statute of repose to actions related to construction of improvements to real property.

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Illinois General Assembly — Compiled Statutes

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