What is the statute of limitations for construction defect in Maryland?

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Construction Defect Laws in Maryland.

Maryland construction-defect claims typically proceed as negligence, breach-of-contract, or breach-of-warranty actions. Maryland applies a 3-year general civil statute of limitations at Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 5-101 and a 10-year statute of repose for improvements to real property at Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 5-108.

Last verified: 2026-04-17

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Statute of Limitations

3 years (most civil actions); 10-year reposeMd. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. §§ 5-101, 5-108

Maryland applies a 3-year general civil statute of limitations to most actions, including construction-defect claims, with a 10-year statute of repose for claims based on improvements to real property.

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