A homeowner discovers defective work 18 months after completion. Under South Carolina law, can they still pursue a claim against the contractor's license bond?
Correct Answer
B) Yes, they have up to 2 years from completion
South Carolina allows claims against contractor license bonds up to 2 years from project completion.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
South Carolina allows claims against a contractor's license bond for up to 2 years from project completion. At 18 months post-completion, the homeowner is still within the 2-year window and may pursue the claim.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: No, claims must be filed within 1 year
A 1-year deadline is not the applicable limit for license bond claims in SC. Confusing this with shorter notice or lien deadlines leads to this incorrect choice.
Option C: Yes, they have up to 3 years from completion
Three years exceeds the actual SC license bond claim period of 2 years. While some SC construction defect statutes involve longer periods, the license bond window is specifically 2 years.
Option D: No, the statute of limitations has expired
The statute of limitations has NOT expired at 18 months. The 2-year period means the homeowner still has 6 months remaining to file.
Memory Technique
Bond = 2 years. Picture a homeowner with 24 months on the clock — at 18 months, there are still 6 months left. The clock does not stop early.
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