# Michigan — State construction defect statute of limitations and statute of repose periods

For Michigan, sol — tort (years) is 3; statute of repose (years) is 6; sor trigger event is occupancy, use, or acceptance; statutory citation is MCL §600.5839, verified against its source on 2026-08-18.

- **State:** Michigan _(our reading, not quoted from the source)_
- **SOL — tort (years):** 3 _(verified: appears in the quote below)_
- **Statute of repose (years):** 6 _(verified: appears in the quote below)_
- **SOR trigger event:** occupancy, use, or acceptance _(verified: appears in the quote below)_
- **Statutory citation:** MCL §600.5839 _(verified: appears in the quote below)_

## What the source says

> MCL §600.5839 — 6-year SOR from time of occupancy, use, or acceptance, with extension to 10 years for gross negligence. SOL 3 years from accrual. Michigan's SOR is among the shorter in the country, reflecting industry-favorable legislative posture.

## Source

- https://terrapincg.com/news/construction-defect-statute-of-limitations-by-state-2026

Last verified: 2026-08-18. Review by: 2027-08-18.
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