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Construction Defect Laws in Kentucky.

Kentucky construction-defect claims typically proceed as negligence, breach-of-contract, or breach-of-warranty actions. Kentucky applies a short 1-year personal-injury limitation under KRS 413.140 and a 15-year written-contract limitation under KRS 413.090, with a 7-year statute of repose for construction-related claims under KRS 413.135.

Last verified: 2026-04-17

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Statute of Limitations

1 year (tort) / 15 years (written contract); 7-year reposeKRS §§ 413.140, 413.090, 413.135

Kentucky construction-defect claims depend on theory. Tort claims generally follow a 1-year period; written-contract claims follow a 15-year period; and Kentucky applies a 7-year statute of repose for construction-related actions.

State law

Key Kentucky Statutes

Statute of Repose for Improvements to Real PropertyKRS § 413.135

Kentucky applies a 7-year statute of repose for actions arising from improvements to real property, with specific triggering events for when the period begins to run.

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Kentucky Legislature — Revised Statutes

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