Oklahoma Landlord-Tenant Laws
This overview summarizes common Oklahoma landlord-tenant topics using published statute references (Oklahoma Statutes Title 41). Laws change — confirm details with official sources.
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Oklahoma at a glance: Security deposit limit: No statutory limit. Return deadline: 45 days. Month-to-month notice: 30 days. Source: Oklahoma Statutes Title 41.
Security deposit
- Maximum deposit
- No statutory limit
- Return deadline
- 45 days
- Interest required
- No statutory requirement
The rule: No statewide deposit limit; deposits are kept in an Oklahoma escrow account. The landlord must return the balance, without interest and with a written itemized statement of deductions, within 45 days after the tenancy ends, possession is delivered and the tenant makes a written demand; with no demand within 6 months the deposit goes to the landlord (41 O.S. § 115).
Landlords should provide an itemized deduction list when withholding any portion of the deposit.
Source read · 41 O.S. § 115
Eviction notice
- Nonpayment of rent
- 5 days notice
- Lease violation
- 15 days notice
Court filing and service rules vary by county. Use our eviction timeline calculator for planning.
Notice to vacate
- Month-to-month lease
- 30 days notice
- Fixed-term lease
- No notice required if lease ends
Late rent fees
- Grace period
- No statutory requirement
- Maximum late fee
- No limit
Additional regulations
- Rent control
- No statewide rent control
- Landlord entry notice
- 1 day
Primary statute reference: Oklahoma Statutes Title 41
Sources
When to use Oklahoma document templates
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Common mistakes in Oklahoma
- Relying on verbal agreements instead of a written lease with required disclosures
- Missing the security deposit return deadline (45 days)
- Serving eviction or termination notices with incorrect day counts
Frequently asked questions
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Oklahoma sets no statewide security deposit limit. The return deadline is 45 days. No statewide deposit limit; deposits are kept in an Oklahoma escrow account. The landlord must return the balance, without interest and with a written itemized statement of deductions, within 45 days after the tenancy ends, possession is delivered and the tenant makes a written demand; with no demand within 6 months the deposit goes to the landlord (41 O.S. § 115).
Confirm current rules in Oklahoma Statutes Title 41.
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Oklahoma month-to-month tenancies typically require 30 days written notice unless the lease specifies otherwise.
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Educational summary only, not legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney in your state for specific guidance. LeaseCraft is not a law firm. Statutes change — verify requirements with official Oklahoma sources before relying on this information.
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