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Construction Defect Laws in Ohio.

Ohio construction defect claims are governed by the general 2-year statute of limitations for property damage (or 4-year contract SOL where applicable) and a 10-year statute of repose from substantial completion (Ohio Rev. Code § 2305.131). Ohio Home Construction Service Suppliers Act (Ohio Rev. Code Chapter 4722) regulates residential contractors. The Consumer Sales Practices Act (OCSPA) may apply to home improvement disputes with treble damages plus attorney fees. Mechanics' liens provide security. Ohio has a pre-suit Notice and Opportunity to Repair requirement for residential claims.

Last verified: 2026-04-17

State law

Statute of Limitations

2 years (property damage); 4 years (contract); 10-year statute of reposeOhio Rev. Code §§ 2305.09, 2305.06, 2305.131

2-year statute for property damage (tort). 4-year for written contracts. 10-year statute of repose bars actions against designers, builders, or contractors more than 10 years after substantial completion.

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Key Ohio Statutes

Home Construction Service Suppliers ActOhio Rev. Code Chapter 4722

Regulates residential construction contracts over $25,000. Requires written contracts, disclosures, and arbitration provisions. Pre-suit notice and opportunity-to-repair required.

Consumer Sales Practices Act — Home ImprovementOhio Rev. Code Chapter 1345

OCSPA applies to home improvement disputes. Provides automatic rescission of contracts with specific violations and up to treble damages for willful violations.

Mechanics' LiensOhio Rev. Code Chapter 1311

Contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers may file mechanics' liens against improved real property. Filing deadlines 60 days (residential) / 75 days (commercial) from last furnishing.

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Official Sources

Ohio Revised Code Ohio Attorney General — Consumer Protection

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