Oklahoma Landlord-Tenant Law at a Glance
Oklahoma requires landlords to disclose whether a property has flooded in the past five years before a lease is signed (41 O.S. § 113a). There is no deposit cap; deposits come back within 45 days of a written request, and tenants can repair and deduct up to $100.
How Long Does a Landlord Have to Return a Security Deposit in Oklahoma?
An Oklahoma landlord must return the deposit within 45 days after the tenancy ends and the tenant makes a written demand.
| Maximum Deposit | No statutory limit |
| Return Deadline | 45 days after written demand |
| Interest Required | No |
| Itemized Statement | Required |
| Statute Reference | 41 O.S. § 115 |
How Much Can a Landlord Raise Rent in Oklahoma?
Oklahoma does not cap rent increases; a month-to-month change needs 30 days’ notice.
| Late Fee Limit | Must be a reasonable estimate of the landlord’s damages |
| Rent Control Status | No rent control |
| Rent Increase Notice | 30 days for month-to-month |
| Statute Reference | 41 O.S. § 111 |
How to Evict a Tenant in Oklahoma
An Oklahoma eviction for unpaid rent starts with a 5-day notice to pay; other breaches get 15 days to cure.
| Non-Payment Notice | 5 days |
| Lease Violation Notice | 15 days to cure; terminates at 30 days |
| Month-to-Month Notice | 30 days |
| Statute Reference | 41 O.S. §§ 111, 131, 132 |
Can a Landlord Enter Without Permission in Oklahoma?
No. Oklahoma requires one day’s notice before entry except in an emergency.
| Notice Required | One day |
| Emergency Entry | Allowed without notice |
| Permitted Reasons | Inspect, repairs, agreed services, show the unit |
| Statute Reference | 41 O.S. § 128 |
What Must a Oklahoma Lease Disclose?
- Lead-based paint disclosure (pre-1978 housing)
- Flooding within the past five years (41 O.S. § 113a)
- Name and address of the owner and manager (41 O.S. § 116)
What Repairs Is a Landlord Responsible For in Oklahoma?
Oklahoma landlords must keep the premises fit and habitable; tenants can repair and deduct up to $100 after the landlord fails to act.
What Oklahoma landlords must maintain
- • Comply with building and housing codes
- • Keep common areas safe and maintain supplied systems and appliances
- • Supply running water and reasonable hot water and heat
What a Oklahoma tenant can do
- • Repair and deduct after 14 days’ notice (limit below)
- • Terminate for a material breach not remedied
| Repair & Deduct | Up to $100 |
| Statute Reference | 41 O.S. §§ 118, 121 |