Oklahoma Landlord-Tenant Law Guide
Oklahoma's Residential Landlord and Tenant Act establishes clear requirements for rental relationships. The state provides specific guidelines for security deposits, property maintenance, and eviction procedures.
Security Deposit
Limit: No statutory limit on security deposit amounts.
Return Period: 45 days after termination of tenancy. Must provide itemized list of deductions. If deposit is not returned or itemization not provided, landlord forfeits right to retain any portion.
Rent Increases
30 days notice required for month-to-month tenancies. Must follow lease terms for fixed-term leases.
Entry Notice
1 day notice required for entry, except in emergencies.
Key Statutes
- Oklahoma Statutes Title 41 §115 - Security Deposits
- Oklahoma Statutes Title 41 §118 - Landlord Obligations
- Oklahoma Statutes Title 41 §128 - Right of Entry
- Oklahoma Statutes Title 41 §131 - Eviction Process
Common Issues
- Not returning deposits within 45 days
- Failure to provide itemized deductions
- Entering without 1-day notice
- Not maintaining habitability standards
- Self-help evictions (illegal)