Can the landlord collect money that’s 16 months past due?
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Can the landlord collect money that’s 16 months past due?
Asked on December 5, 2011 under Real Estate Law, California
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
Yes, a landlord can try and collect money owed to him or her by a tenant even though the amount is 16 months past due. In most states, the statute of limitations for breach of a written contract is 4 years. The statute of limitations for breach of an oral agreement is 2 years.
From what you have written, the time period to bring a lawsuit against you for money that is 16 months past due would not be barred by the statute of limitations.
FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
Yes, a landlord can try and collect money owed to him or her by a tenant even though the amount is 16 months past due. In most states, the statute of limitations for breach of a written contract is 4 years. The statute of limitations for breach of an oral agreement is 2 years.
From what you have written, the time period to bring a lawsuit against you for money that is 16 months past due would not be barred by the statute of limitations.
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