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Limitation (Statute of Limitations)

After a set period, a claim can no longer be enforced.

Claims become time-barred. The standard limitation period is three years (running from the end of the year in which the claim arose). For time-barred claims, you no longer have to pay.

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General explanation for self-help, not legal advice (RDG). Individual cases may differ: if in doubt, contact a consumer advice center or a lawyer.