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Illinois — Statute of Limitations

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2 years

Statute of limitations for premises liability

735 ILCS 5/13-202

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Premises Liability Statute Of Limitations in Illinois

Under 735 ILCS 5/13-202, Illinois law sets a two-year statute of limitations for premises liability claims. This statute governs civil actions seeking damages for injuries caused by a condition of land or an adjoining structure. The two-year period begins to run from the date the injured party knew or should have known of the injury and its connection to the property condition. The worked example below demonstrates how this fixed period is applied to a specific factual timeline. Because the statute may include exceptions or tolling provisions, the official legislative text at the provided link contains the complete statutory language. To estimate how the rule applies to a particular set of facts, the calculator can be used to generate a result based on the governing authority.

Governing authority

In Illinois, the statute of limitations rule is set by 735 ILCS 5/13-202. The verified packet cites 735 ILCS 5/13-202 (https://www.ilga.gov/Documents/legislation/ilcs/documents/073500050K13-202.htm).

Deadline example

For a Illinois premises liability limitations check, use the verified limitations period from the current rule packet: 2 years. The authority packet cites 735 ILCS 5/13-202 (https://www.ilga.gov/Documents/legislation/ilcs/documents/073500050K13-202.htm).

Example inputs:

• Accrual date: 2024-04-25
• Filing date checked: 2026-04-25

Calculation:

• Start with the accrual date.
• Add 2 years.
• The example deadline is 2026-04-25.

This example is generated from the verified facts packet rather than freeform prose. Confirm tolling, discovery rules, and claim-specific exceptions before relying on the date.

Estimate your own result: every situation has exceptions that can change the outcome. Use the premises liability statute of limitations calculator to estimate your specific figure.

This page provides general legal information and calculation tools, not legal advice. DocketMath is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation, and using this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws change and exceptions apply, so deadlines and amounts specific to your situation should be confirmed with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.