Massachusetts

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Massachusetts Statute of Limitations

Massachusetts Construction Litigation Hold

MA Gen L Ch 260 § 2B (2022):

Action cannot be taken more than 6 years after:

1) Opening of improvement to use.

2) Substantial completion of the improvement.

Whichever date occurs earlier

Online Reference

National Society of Professional Engineers Home 

State Statute for Construction: 6 Years
*The National Society of Professional Engineers Recommends an Additional: 3 Years

Recommended Document Retention
9 Years

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