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Washington Property Damage Deadline Calculator
In Washington, a property damage claim generally must be filed within 3 years (RCW 4.16.080(1)). Enter the date the damage occurred to get the exact last day, accounting for leap years and weekend deadlines, then save it to your calendar.
Washington Property Damage deadline
Statute: RCW 4.16.080(1) — 3 years.
Tort claims against government entities require a claim form filed 60 days before suit (RCW 4.96.020).
General information only, not legal advice. Limitation periods have exceptions (discovery rule, minors, incapacity, government defendants, tolling agreements, statutes of repose) — confirm the deadline with a licensed attorney in the jurisdiction.
General information and templates, not legal advice. Laws differ by jurisdiction and change; have a qualified lawyer review anything you rely on. Disclaimer
How the deadline is calculated
The limitation period is added in whole calendar years to the trigger date (same month and day). A 29 February trigger lands on 28 February in non-leap years. If the last day is a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, the period runs until the end of the next day that is not (RCW 1.12.040). Public holidays are not modelled.
Exceptions that change the deadline
- Discovery rule — the clock may start when the injury or breach was (or should have been) discovered.
- Minors and incapacity — the period is often paused (tolled) until the disability ends.
- Claims against government bodies — short notice deadlines apply. Tort claims against government entities require a claim form filed 60 days before suit (RCW 4.96.020).
- Statutes of repose and contractual limitation clauses can shorten the time.
General information only, not legal advice. Limitation periods have exceptions (discovery rule, minors, incapacity, government defendants, tolling agreements, statutes of repose) — confirm the deadline with a licensed attorney in the jurisdiction.
Washington limitation periods
| Case type | Years | Statute |
|---|---|---|
| Personal Injury | 3 | RCW 4.16.080(2) |
| Breach of Contract | 6 | RCW 4.16.040(1) |
| Property Damage | 3 | RCW 4.16.080(1) |