Every jurisdiction in our dataset that gives 6 years to file a property damage claim, with the governing statute.
Quick answer: 9 of 51 jurisdictions give 6 years for property damage claims: Alabama, Alaska, Maine, Minnesota, New Jersey, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Wisconsin.
Data last reviewed: October 2026. General information, not legal advice.
| State | Statute | Clock starts |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Ala. Code § 6-2-34 | Date of damage |
| Alaska | Alaska Stat. § 09.10.050 | Date of damage |
| Maine | Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 14, § 752 | Date of damage |
| Minnesota | Minn. Stat. § 541.05(4) | Date of damage |
| New Jersey | N.J. Stat. Ann. § 2A:14-1 | Date of damage |
| North Dakota | N.D. Cent. Code § 28-01-16(5) | Date of damage |
| Oregon | Or. Rev. Stat. § 12.080(3) | Date of damage |
| South Dakota | S.D. Codified Laws § 15-2-13(4) | Date of damage |
| Wisconsin | Wis. Stat. § 893.52 | Date of damage |
9 of 51 jurisdictions: Alabama, Alaska, Maine, Minnesota, New Jersey, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Wisconsin.
Other states allow 1 year, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years, 10 years. See the links on this page for each group.
Not always. Many states pause or extend the clock for minors, for harm that is discovered late, or when the defendant hides the wrong, and claims against governments often require earlier notice. Check your state's page for its exceptions.