📜 State Law Guide • Updated January 2025
Oklahoma Landlord Tenant Laws 2025
Oklahoma's Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (ORLTA) provides a balanced framework, requiring deposits to be held in escrow within the state.
Banned
Rent Control
None
Deposit Limit
45 days
Deposit Return
5-15 days
Eviction Notice
Security Deposit Rules
- No Maximum: Landlords can charge any amount.
- Escrow Account: Must be kept in a dedicated escrow account in an Oklahoma bank.
- Return Deadline: 45 days after lease end and demand for return.
- Itemization: Required written statement of deductions.
Eviction Process
Oklahoma notices are relatively short, allowing for quicker turnover on violations.
| Reason | Notice Required | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Non-payment of rent | 5 days | "Pay or Quit" |
| Lease Violation | 15 days | 10 days to cure, or lease ends in 15 |
| Imminent Threat | Immediate | Threat to health/safety |
| Month-to-month End | 30 days | Written notice |
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