Statute of limitations for premises liability in California

California premises-liability claims are personal-injury claims, so the usual filing period is two years from injury. Claims involving public property or public employees may require an administrative government claim within six months before a lawsuit can be filed.

SoL period

2 years

From the date the cause of action accrues

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Filing deadline

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Where this rule comes from

Statute

Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 335.1

"Within two years: injury to, or death of, an individual caused by wrongful act or neglect."

Read the full statute Last verified May 7, 2026 by Juryvine Editorial

What can extend or pause this clock

Government Tort Claims Act. Dangerous-condition claims against California public entities usually require a written government claim within six months. Pre-suit administrative claim deadline: 180 days.

Frequently asked

What is the statute of limitations for premises liability in California?: 2 years from the date the cause of action accrues. Authority: Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 335.1.
What if the defendant is a government agency?: Dangerous-condition claims against California public entities usually require a written government claim within six months.

Premises Liability statute by state

Florida 2 years Illinois 2 years New York 3 years Pennsylvania 2 years Texas 2 years

Other California statutes of limitations

Personal Injury 2 years Medical Malpractice 1 year Wrongful Death 2 years Breach of Written Contract 4 years Breach of Oral Contract 2 years Fraud 3 years Wrongful Termination 2 years Civil Rights — 42 U.S.C. § 1983 2 years

Not legal advice. Statutes of limitations are governed by complex doctrine with many exceptions. Use this page as a starting point and verify with an attorney before relying on any deadline. Juryvine is not a law firm and does not represent clients.