Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Indiana
statue of limitations
I purchased a house, some of the repairs weren't completed before purchase. How long do I have to file suit against seller?
Asked on 3/13/04, 3:57 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Mary Ann Wunder
Wunder & Wunder
Re: statue of limitations
Your purchase agreement merged into your deed except to the extent that the agreement contemplated that work would be done later. Our position is that this is a contract and that you have at least 6 years to sue. You might actually have 10 years under other statutes. But it is more likely something you want to get taken care of promptly - especially if you are waiting on the other guy to do the repairs, rather than doing them yourself and suing him for the money back.
Answered on 3/15/04, 3:20 pm