Builders get a shorter countdown for construction defect lawsuits

Causes of Action Based on Improvements to Real Property

Introduced· 2025-12-17

Who's it for

Who's it for: Builders and contractors

What it means for you

3/10Hurts you

Bad for everyday people ·

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Plain‑English summary, cross‑checked against the official bill text.

This bill would give homeowners less time to sue builders for bad work by starting the legal countdown clock earlier.

Our take

What we think, in plain words.

Right now, if a builder messes up your house, you have a set number of years to take them to court. The countdown usually starts when the building is officially ready to live in. This bill would change the rules so the clock could start much earlier, like the day a specific contractor finishes their part of the job or their contract ends. That means your time to spot a hidden problem, like a leaky roof or bad wiring, would run out faster.

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The facts

What the bill actually says, no spin.

Changes the start date for the legal countdown to sue over bad construction.
Starts the clock at the earliest possible moment, such as when a contractor finishes their specific task or leaves the job.
Keeps the absolute maximum time limit to sue at seven years, but starts that seven-year timer sooner.
Applies to lawsuits against architects, engineers, and licensed contractors.