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Construction Defect Laws in Illinois.
Illinois construction-defect claims typically proceed as negligence, breach-of-contract, breach-of-implied-warranty-of-habitability, or breach-of-warranty actions. Illinois applies a 4-year limitation for construction-related claims under 735 ILCS 5/13-214, with a 10-year statute of repose on construction of improvements to real property.
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Statute of Limitations
Illinois construction-related claims generally follow a 4-year discovery-based limitation with a 10-year statute of repose that can cut off liability on older construction projects.
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Key Illinois Statutes
Illinois applies a 4-year discovery-based limitation and a 10-year statute of repose to actions related to construction of improvements to real property.
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