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.

Property Damage Statute Of Limitations in Michigan

The property damage statute of limitations in Michigan is governed by MCL § 600.5813, which establishes a three-year period for filing a civil action. This rule applies to claims seeking recovery for injury to or destruction of property, whether the damage arises from negligence, trespass, or another legal theory. The three-year window begins to run from the date the property damage occurs, not from the date of discovery, unless an exception provided in the statute applies. The official source at the Michigan Legislature website contains the full text of the rule, including any statutory exceptions or tolling provisions that may alter the general timeframe. The worked example below illustrates how the three-year calculation applies to a typical property damage claim. To estimate a specific result, use the DocketMath calculator.

Governing authority

In Michigan, the statute of limitations rule is set by MCL § 600.5813. The verified packet cites MCL § 600.5813 (https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Laws/MCL?objectName=mcl-600-5813).

Deadline example

For a Michigan property damage limitations check, use the verified limitations period from the current rule packet: 3 years. The authority packet cites MCL § 600.5813 (https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Laws/MCL?objectName=mcl-600-5813).

Example inputs:

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

Calculation:

• Start with the accrual date.
• Add 3 years.
• The example deadline is 2027-04-25.

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 property damage 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.