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How Long Do You Have to Sue for Breach of Contract in Florida?<\/h1>

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By Eduardo A. Maura \u00b7 Published October 18, 2026<\/p>\n\n

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Under Fla. Stat. \u00a7 95.11<\/a>, actions other than for recovery of real property must be commenced within the time the statute sets for each type of action, including a written contract action, which has a 5-year period, and a contract action not founded on a written instrument, which has a 4-year period. Once the period runs out, your claim can be dismissed, even if the breach was real. This page explains when the clock starts, what can pause it, and what to do now.<\/p>\n

How Long Do You Have to Sue for Breach of Contract in Florida?<\/h2>\n

The 5-year period applies to a legal or equitable action on a contract founded on a written instrument, except for an action to enforce a claim against a payment bond and an action for a deficiency judgment, and the 4-year period applies to one not founded on a written instrument (Fla. Stat. \u00a7 95.11<\/a>). These limits are called statutes of limitations. They come from \u00a7 95.11 limitations statute<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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