Tenant Rulebook
General information from state law and official guides, not legal advice. Cities and counties can add their own rules.

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Landlord and tenant rules in Oklahoma

The statewide rules on deposits, notice, entry and rent in Oklahoma, mainly from the Oklahoma Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (41 Okla. Stat. 101 to 136) and 11 Okla. Stat. 14-101.1. Checked 29 October 2026.

Security deposits and fees

Security deposit limit

No statewide cap141 Okla. Stat. 115(A)

The Oklahoma Residential Landlord and Tenant Act sets no maximum deposit. A deposit must be kept in an escrow account in Oklahoma at a federally insured financial institution.

Deposit return deadline

45 days141 Okla. Stat. 115(B)

The landlord must return the deposit balance within 45 days after the tenancy ends, the tenant gives up possession and the tenant makes a written demand. Any deductions must be itemized in a written statement. If the tenant makes no written demand within six months after the tenancy ends, the deposit goes to the landlord.

Interest on deposits

Not required141 Okla. Stat. 115(B)

The deposit balance is returned without interest.

Late fees

Not yet confirmed

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Notice, entry and rent

Tenant ending a month-to-month tenancy

30 days141 Okla. Stat. 111(A), (B)

The landlord or the tenant can end a month-to-month tenancy with written notice at least 30 days before the end date. Tenancies shorter than month-to-month need 7 days.

Landlord ending a month-to-month tenancy

30 days141 Okla. Stat. 111(A)

The landlord must give the same written notice, at least 30 days before the end date.

Notice of a rent increase

Not yet confirmed

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Statewide rent limits

None statewide, cities and towns barred by law211 Okla. Stat. 14-101.1

No city or town may pass or enforce rules on the amount of rent for private rental property. Cities may still set rents on their own property, by agreement on subsidized housing, and on property assisted with federal Community Development Block Grant funds.

Landlord entry

1 day141 Okla. Stat. 128(C)

Except in an emergency or where it is impracticable, the landlord must give at least one day's notice before entering, and may enter only at reasonable times.

Notice for unpaid rent

5 days141 Okla. Stat. 131(B)

The landlord may end the rental agreement if the tenant does not pay within five days after written notice demanding the rent.

Many cities and counties add their own rules, such as rent stabilization or longer notice periods, and a lease can give a tenant more protection than the law requires. Check your local housing office or a legal aid group before you act.

Sources

  1. Oklahoma Statutes, Title 41, Landlord and Tenant (complete title), Oklahoma Legislatureofficial
  2. Oklahoma Statutes, Title 11, Cities and Towns (complete title), section 14-101.1, Oklahoma Legislatureofficial

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