Virginia Construction Defects Statute of Limitations
5 years from when the work was performed
to file a construction defects claim in Virginia, from the date you're injured — under Va. Code Ann. § 8.01-250.
This is a statute of repose: the clock runs from when the design/construction work was done, not from when you found the defect.
Not legal advice — and missing this deadline can end your case. These are general filing deadlines under each state's statute. Your actual deadline can be shorter or longer: many states toll the clock for minors, apply a "discovery rule" when an injury isn't immediately obvious, or give you far less time to sue a government agency. Confirm your specific deadline with a licensed attorney in your state before relying on any date here.
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