Manchester, PA asked in Contracts for Pennsylvania

Q: Statutes of Limitation PA.

We had a contract with a home improvement company. We did give them a few months as a due date in the contract date. They were little late getting done, but we found out some defects as the contractor never got permits. We had to pay for the permits and some work. The original contractor never replied including certified letters. The contract was signed just over 2 years ago with the work being done 5 months later. Does the statutes of limitation start the contract date or the date the work is complete?

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Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
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  • Wyomissing, PA
  • Licensed in Pennsylvania

A: Assuming it's a written contract you have 4 years. Runs from the date they breach the contract. However if the contract was signed two years ago you're well within the period.

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