Cal. Civ. Code § 24-5-0.5-5
Limitation of actions
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Sec. 5. (a) No action may be brought under this chapter, except under section 4(c) of this chapter, unless (1) the deceptive act is incurable or (2) the consumer bringing the action shall have given notice in writing to the supplier within the sooner of (i) six (6) months after the initial discovery of the deceptive act, (ii) one (1) year following such consumer transaction, or (iii) any time limitation, not less than thirty (30) days, of any period of warranty applicable to the transaction, which notice shall state fully the nature of the alleged deceptive act and the actual damage suffered therefrom, and unless such deceptive act shall have become an uncured deceptive act. (b) No action may be brought under this chapter except as expressly authorized in section 4(a), 4(b), or 4(c) of this chapter. Any action brought under section 4(a) or 4(b) of this chapter may not be brought more than two (2) years after the occurrence of the deceptive act. An action brought under section 4(c) of this chapter may not be brought more than five (5) years after the occurrence of the deceptive act. Formerly: Acts 1971, P.L.367, SEC.1. As amended by Acts 1982, P.L.152, SEC.4; P.L.211-1993, SEC.1; P.L.45-1995, SEC.17; P.L.152-2023, SEC.1.
Indiana Code § 24-5-0.5-5 sets out the procedural prerequisites and time limits for bringing a claim under Indiana's Deceptive Consumer Sales Act. For most claims, a consumer must first provide written notice to the supplier—describing the deceptive act and actual damages—within six months of discovering the act, within one year of the transaction, or within any applicable warranty period (but no fewer than 30 days), whichever comes first. The deceptive act must also remain uncured before a lawsuit can proceed. Once those prerequisites are met, claims under sections 4(a) or 4(b) must be filed within two years of the deceptive act, while claims under section 4(c) have a five-year window.
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Under Ind. Code § 24-5-0.5-5, suppliers—including landlords who engage in consumer transactions covered by the Deceptive Consumer Sales Act—generally benefit from the written-notice requirement, which gives them an opportunity to cure an alleged deceptive act before litigation begins. Operators who maintain clear records of all consumer transactions, warranty terms, and any written communications from tenants or buyers are better positioned to respond promptly within the notice period. Awareness of the two-year and five-year filing deadlines under sections 4(a)/4(b) and 4(c), respectively, is relevant to how long potential exposure under the Act may exist.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Ind. Code § 24-5-0.5-5 establishes important deadlines that consumers, including tenants involved in covered transactions, must generally meet before a lawsuit under the Deceptive Consumer Sales Act can proceed. In most cases, a written notice describing the deceptive act and actual damages must be sent to the supplier within the earliest of six months after discovery, one year after the transaction, or the applicable warranty period. Tenants who believe they have experienced a deceptive act may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney to understand how these notice requirements and filing deadlines apply to their circumstances.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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