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Minnesota: State-by-State Summary of Statute of Repose

Minnesota

10 years from substantial completion of improvement to real property

Exception:

  • If found within the ninth or tenth year after substantial completion, two years after discovery of defective improvement to real property, but no more than 12 years after substantial completion, unless negligent maintenance, operation, or inspection of the real property improvement.
  • An action for contribution or indemnity arising out of the defective and unsafe condition of an improvement to real property may be brought no later than two years after the cause of action for contribution or indemnity has accrued, provided that in no event may an action for contribution or indemnity be brought more than 14 years after substantial completion of the construction.

Disclaimer: This information was published on August 1, 2021. Please contact Josh Levy, Eric Meier or Samantha Schacht for modifications made by Minnesota since that date. Visit our 50-State Construction Law Map for information on other states.