North Carolina Statute of Limitations for Contracts, and Warranty

North Carolina - Statute of Limitations

The amount of time owners have to seek legal action against their Architects, Engineers or Contractors varies from state to state.
Therefore, here are the North Carolina statute of limitations you should know:Wrongful death – 2 yearsPersonal Injury/Damage to personal property – 3 yearsBreach of warranty – 3 years

State Statute of Repose: 6 Years

Discovery Rule: Yes

Mechanic’s Lien must be filed within 6 months after completion of project

If you would like to learn about your state’s best practices for document retention refer to Construction Litigation Hold.