http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Landlord-Tenant/Oklahoma/index.html LawInfo - Legal Resource Center offers free Oklahoma Landlord/Tenant legal forms and free Oklahoma Landlord/Tenant legal documents that is designed to help consumers and businesses resolve their legal issues http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Landlord-Tenant/Oklahoma/am-i-protected-from-flood-damage-.html If the landlord knows that the premises have been flooded in the last five years, you must be told about the flooding in your lease. You may sue for damages to your property if you are not advised of past flooding. Oklahoma Landlord/Tenant FAQs Fri, 14 Mar 2008 21:04:39 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Landlord-Tenant/Oklahoma/are-there-any-situations-where-the-oklahoma-r.html The following arrangements are not covered by the act unless created to avoid the application of the act: residence at an institution, public or private, if incidental to detention or the provision of medical, geriatric, educational, counseling, religious or similar service; occupancy under a contract of sale or contract for deed of a dwelling unit or of the property of which it is a part, if the occupant is the purchaser or a person who succeeds to his interest; occupancy by a member of a fraternal or social organization in a structure operated for the benefit of the organization; transient occupancy in a hotel, motel or other similar lodging; occupancy by an owner of a condominium unit or a holder of a proprietary lease in a cooperative; and occupancy under a rental agreement covering premises used by the occupant primarily for agricultural purposes. Oklahoma Landlord/Tenant FAQs Thu, 13 Mar 2008 19:42:31 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Landlord-Tenant/Oklahoma/can-a-landlord-make-rules-that-are-not-in-my-.html A landlord can make rules and regulations as to use of the premises which apply fairly to all tenants. Any rule must relate to convenience, safety or welfare of tenants, and tenants must have notice of such rules. If a new rule changes your lease in a material way, you will not be subject to the rule unless you consent to it in writing. Oklahoma Landlord/Tenant FAQs Sat, 15 Mar 2008 19:01:10 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Landlord-Tenant/Oklahoma/can-i-use-my-security-deposit-as-rent-or-dedu.html Except as otherwise provided by the rental agreement, a tenant shall not apply or deduct any portion of the security deposit from the last month's rent or use or apply such tenant's security deposit at any time in lieu of payment of rent. Oklahoma Landlord/Tenant FAQs Fri, 14 Mar 2008 20:02:01 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Landlord-Tenant/Oklahoma/can-my-landlord-end-my-lease-before-the-end-d.html If you have a lease with a specific expiration date, your landlord cannot evict you before that date unless you fail to pay rent, or otherwise default in some obligation under your lease which you fail to cure after receiving proper notice from the landlord. If you do not pay your rent within five days after written notice of your landlord's written demand for payment, your landlord may terminate your rental agreement. Oklahoma Landlord/Tenant FAQs Thu, 13 Mar 2008 20:57:32 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Landlord-Tenant/Oklahoma/do-i-have-to-give-permission-for-my-landlord-.html A tenant shall not unreasonably withhold consent to the landlord to enter the unit in order to inspect the premises, make necessary or agreed repairs, decorations, alterations or improvements, supply necessary or agreed services or exhibit the unit to prospective or actual purchasers, mortgagee, tenants, workmen or contractors. If you refuse to allow lawful access, the landlord may obtain injunctive relief to compel access or he may terminate the rental agreement. A landlord, his agents or employees may enter the unit without the consent of the tenant in case of emergency. Oklahoma Landlord/Tenant FAQs Fri, 14 Mar 2008 21:12:30 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Landlord-Tenant/Oklahoma/how-long-will-my-rental-agreement-last-.html Unless the rental agreement fixes a definite term in writing, the tenancy is week to week in the case of a roomer or boarder who pays weekly rent and in all other cases month to month. Oklahoma Landlord/Tenant FAQs Thu, 13 Mar 2008 20:50:54 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Landlord-Tenant/Oklahoma/how-much-notice-do-i-need-to-give-to-terminat.html If a tenancy is less than month to month, the landlord or tenant may terminate the tenancy provided the landlord or tenant gives to the other a written notice served as provided in the Oklahoma Residential Landlord and Tenant Act at least seven (7) days before the date upon which the termination is to become effective. Oklahoma Landlord/Tenant FAQs Thu, 13 Mar 2008 21:31:48 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Landlord-Tenant/Oklahoma/how-much-notice-do-i-need-to-give-to-terminat.html Except as otherwise provided in the Oklahoma Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, when the tenancy is month to month or tenancy at will, the landlord or tenant may terminate the tenancy provided the landlord or tenant gives a written notice to the other at least thirty (30) days before the date upon which the termination is to be effective. The thirty day period to terminate shall begin to run from the date notice to terminate is served as provided in the act. Oklahoma Landlord/Tenant FAQs Thu, 13 Mar 2008 21:12:36 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Landlord-Tenant/Oklahoma/how-much-should-rent-be-.html In the absence of agreement, the occupants of a dwelling unit shall pay to the landlord as rent the fair rental value for the use and occupancy of the dwelling unit. Oklahoma Landlord/Tenant FAQs Thu, 13 Mar 2008 20:40:51 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Landlord-Tenant/Oklahoma/how-must-notice-be-served-.html The written notice, required by the Oklahoma Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, to terminate any tenancy shall by served on the tenant or landlord personally unless otherwise specified by law. Oklahoma Landlord/Tenant FAQs Thu, 13 Mar 2008 21:50:56 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Landlord-Tenant/Oklahoma/is-there-anything-that-cannot-be-in-a-rental-.html A rental agreement may not provide the following: that either party agrees to waive or forego any rights or remedies under the Oklahoma Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; that either party authorizes any person to confess judgment on a claim arising out of the rental agreement; that either party agrees to pay the other party's attorney's fees; that either party agrees to the exculpation, limitation or indemnification of any liability arising under law for damages or injuries to persons or property caused by or resulting from the acts or omissions of either party, their agents, servants or employees in the operation or maintenance of the dwelling unit or the premises of which it is a part; or that either party agrees to the establishment of a lien except as allowed by this act in and to the property of the other party. Oklahoma Landlord/Tenant FAQs Thu, 13 Mar 2008 20:03:42 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Landlord-Tenant/Oklahoma/is-there-law-that-governs-landlord-tenant-law.html The Oklahoma Residential Landlord and Tenant Act governs Landlord and Tenant law in the state of Oklahoma. Oklahoma Landlord/Tenant FAQs Thu, 13 Mar 2008 19:18:18 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Landlord-Tenant/Oklahoma/under-what-situations-does-the-oklahoma-resid.html This act applies to, regulates and determines rights, obligations and remedies under a rental agreement, wherever made, for a dwelling until located within Oklahoma. Any agreement, written or oral, shall be unenforceable insofar as the agreement, or any provision in the agreement, conflicts with any provision on the act. Oklahoma Landlord/Tenant FAQs Mon, 17 Mar 2008 18:41:22 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Landlord-Tenant/Oklahoma/what-about-if-i-have-a-lease-that-ends-on-a-c.html Unless the lease was earlier terminated under the provisions of the Oklahoma Residential Landlord and Tenant Act or unless otherwise agreed upon, a tenancy for a definite term expires on the ending date without notice. If the tenant cannot be located, service shall be made by delivering the notice to any family member of such tenant over the age of twelve (12) years residing with tenant. If service cannot be made on the tenant personally or on such family member, notice shall be posted at a conspicuous place on the dwelling unit of the tenant. If notice is posted, a copy of such notice shall be mailed to the tenant by certified mail. If service cannot be made on the landlord personally, the notice shall be mailed to the landlord by certified mail. Oklahoma Landlord/Tenant FAQs Fri, 14 Mar 2008 00:40:05 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Landlord-Tenant/Oklahoma/what-are-my-responsibilities-as-a-tenant-.html You must keep your own living area clean and safe; dispose properly of all trash; keep plumbing fixtures clean; use facilities safely; and not deliberately or carelessly destroy anything which belongs to the landlord. You must comply with your lease and all proper rules and not allow anything to be done which would disturb other tenants. Oklahoma Landlord/Tenant FAQs Fri, 14 Mar 2008 20:30:48 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Landlord-Tenant/Oklahoma/what-are-the-obligations-of-my-landlord-.html Your landlord must keep all common areas used by more than one tenant safe and clean, except in the case of a single family residence. Your landlord must also make all repairs and do whatever is necessary to put and keep the tenant's dwelling unit and premises in a fit and habitable condition. He or she must also maintain all electrical, plumbing, sanitary, heating, ventilating, air­conditioning and other facilities and appliances, including elevators, supplied or required to be supplied in good and safe working order and condition. Except in the case of one or two family residences or where provided by a governmental entity, your landlord must provide and maintain appropriate receptacles and conveniences for the removal of ashes, garbage, rubbish and other waste incidental to the occupancy of the dwelling unit and arrange for the frequent removal of the waste. Your landlord also must supply running water and reasonable amounts of hot water at all times and reasonable heat except in the case of a single­family residence or where the service is supplied by direct and independently­metered utility connections. Oklahoma Landlord/Tenant FAQs Fri, 14 Mar 2008 20:22:24 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Landlord-Tenant/Oklahoma/what-can-a-landlord-do-it-i-do-not-meet-my-re.html If your non­compliance can be remedied by repair, replacement or cleaning, the landlord may require you to repair within 10 days after written notice to you or the landlord may repair and bill you for the cost or value. If you fail to comply with your lease in such a way as to affect health or safety, your landlord can give you written notice explaining the breach and if you do not remedy the breach in 10 days of written notice, your lease will terminate as provided in the notice. If you do something which causes an emergency and you do not remedy the situation, the landlord may terminate the rental agreement immediately. Oklahoma Landlord/Tenant FAQs Fri, 14 Mar 2008 20:54:45 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Landlord-Tenant/Oklahoma/what-do-i-do-if-my-landlord-does-not-make-nec.html You must give your landlord written notice of any needed repairs to keep your living quarters safe and healthy. You may state in the notice that if the repairs are not made in 14 days, you will move out in 30 days after service of the notice and your lease will be terminated. If the repair costs less than $100, you may notify the landlord that you will have the repair made yourself and subtract the cost or value from your rent if the landlord does not repair in 14 days. Oklahoma Landlord/Tenant FAQs Fri, 14 Mar 2008 20:38:46 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Landlord-Tenant/Oklahoma/what-happens-if-a-tenant-remains-in-possessio.html If the tenant remains in possession without the landlord's consent after the expiration of the term of the rental agreement or its termination under the Oklahoma Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, the landlord may immediately bring an action for possession and damages. If the tenant's holdover is willful and not in good faith the landlord may also recover an amount not more than twice the average monthly rental, computed and prorated on a daily basis, for each month or portion thereof that the tenant remains in possession. If the landlord consents to the tenant's continued occupancy, a month to month tenancy is created, unless the parties otherwise agree. Oklahoma Landlord/Tenant FAQs Fri, 14 Mar 2008 00:49:01 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Landlord-Tenant/Oklahoma/what-happens-if-my-landlord-no-longer-owns-th.html Upon cessation of a landlord´s interest in the dwelling unit including, but not limited to termination of interest by sale, assignment, death, bankruptcy, appointment of receiver or otherwise, the person in possession of the tenant's damage or security deposits at his option or pursuant to a court order shall, within a reasonable time transfer the deposits to the landlord's successor in interest and notify the tenants in writing of the transfer as well as the transferee's name and address or return the deposits to the tenants. Once the transferee receives the transferred deposits, he or she has all the rights and obligations regarding the deposits of a landlord. Oklahoma Landlord/Tenant FAQs Fri, 14 Mar 2008 19:48:00 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Landlord-Tenant/Oklahoma/what-happens-if-the-dwelling-that-i-am-rentin.html If the landlord fails to deliver possession of the dwelling unit to the tenant, rent abates until possession is delivered and the tenant may terminate the rental agreement by giving a written notice of such termination to the landlord, the landlord shall then return all prepaid rent and deposit. The tenant may, at his option, demand performance of the rental agreement by the landlord and maintain an action for possession of the dwelling unit against any person wrongfully in possession and recover actual damages sustained by him. If a person's failure to deliver possession is willful and not in good faith, an aggrieved person may recover from that person an amount not more than twice the monthly rental as specified in the rental agreement, computed and prorated on a daily basis, for each month, or portion thereof, that said person wrongfully remains in possession. Oklahoma Landlord/Tenant FAQs Fri, 14 Mar 2008 01:00:34 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Landlord-Tenant/Oklahoma/what-happens-to-my-security-deposit-at-the-en.html Upon termination of the tenancy, any security deposit held by the landlord may be applied to the payment of accrued rent and the amount of damages which the landlord has suffered by reason of the tenant's noncompliance with the Oklahoma Residential Landlord and Tenant Act and the rental agreement, all as itemized by the landlord in a written statement delivered by mail to be delivered by return receipt requested and to be signed for by any person of statutory service age at such address or in person to the tenant if he can reasonably be found. If the landlord proposes to retain any portion of the security deposit for rent, damages or other legally allowable charges under the provisions of this act or the rental agreement, the landlord shall return the balance of the security deposit without interest to the tenant within thirty (30) days after the termination of tenancy, delivery or possession and written demand by the tenant. If the tenant does not make such written demand of such deposit within six (6) months after termination of the tenancy, the deposit reverts to the landlord in consideration of the costs and burden of maintaining the escrow account, and the interest of the tenant in that deposit terminates at that time. Oklahoma Landlord/Tenant FAQs Fri, 14 Mar 2008 19:35:09 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Landlord-Tenant/Oklahoma/what-if-i-move-out-and-leave-property-in-my-u.html Your landlord may dispose of worthless property or may give you notice by mail to remove your property. He or she may store your property and you must pay storage costs if you want it returned. If you do not remove your property in 30 days, it will be deemed abandoned and the landlord may dispose of the property in any manner deemed reasonable and proper. You may be required to pay storage costs and other costs accrued under the rental agreement in order to obtain your property. Oklahoma Landlord/Tenant FAQs Sat, 15 Mar 2008 19:21:13 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Landlord-Tenant/Oklahoma/what-if-my-landlord-doesn-t-comply-with-the-l.html If a landlord or manager fails to comply with the law or fails to return any prepaid rent required to be paid to the tenant under the law, the tenant may recover the damage and security deposit and prepaid rent. Oklahoma Landlord/Tenant FAQs Fri, 14 Mar 2008 19:52:48 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Landlord-Tenant/Oklahoma/what-if-my-rental-agreement-has-provisions-wh.html The law provides that any provision which conflicts with the Oklahoma Residential Landlord and Tenant Act is unenforceable. Oklahoma Landlord/Tenant FAQs Thu, 13 Mar 2008 20:33:50 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Landlord-Tenant/Oklahoma/what-if-the-essential-service-fails-due-to-th.html If an essential service fails due to the landlord's fault or willful act, you can, at your option, by giving written notice: end your lease and move immediately; move somewhere else temporarily and not owe the landlord rent while you are living in substitute housing; sue the landlord for damages based on the difference between what the apartment or house is worth without the essential service and what you are required to pay under the lease; or make your own arrangements for the service and deduct the cost from your rent. Oklahoma Landlord/Tenant FAQs Fri, 14 Mar 2008 20:46:37 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Landlord-Tenant/Oklahoma/what-is-a-landlord-.html A landlord is the owner of a piece of real property, the rental property, who leases it to another person. A landlord allows a tenant to use and occupy his or her property in exchange for a monthly payment of rent. Oklahoma Landlord/Tenant FAQs Thu, 13 Mar 2008 19:00:15 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Landlord-Tenant/Oklahoma/what-is-a-rental-agreement-.html A lease rental agreement is an agreement between a landlord and a tenant which gives the right to use and occupy rental property for a period of time. A lease can be an oral agreement or it can be in writing. If the lease extends beyond one year, most states require that it be in writing. At the end of the lease, use and possession of rental property must be returned to the landlord. In addition to other responsibilities, a lease requires the tenant to pay the landlord a specified amount of money each month, which is called rent. Oklahoma Landlord/Tenant FAQs Tue, 24 Jun 2008 04:39:06 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Landlord-Tenant/Oklahoma/what-is-a-roomer-or-boarder-.html A roomer or boarder is a tenant occupying a dwelling unit which lacks at least one major bathroom or kitchen facility, such as a toilet, refrigerator or stove in a building where one or more of such major facilities are supplied to be used in common by the occupants of the roomer or boarder's dwelling unit and one or more other dwelling units and in which the landlord resides. Oklahoma Landlord/Tenant FAQs Thu, 13 Mar 2008 19:14:02 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Landlord-Tenant/Oklahoma/what-is-a-security-deposit-.html A security deposit is any money or other property required by a landlord from a tenant as a security and which is to be returned to the tenant upon termination of the rental agreement, less any deductions property made and allowed by the Oklahoma Residential Landlord and Tenant Act. Oklahoma Landlord/Tenant FAQs Fri, 14 Mar 2008 19:15:42 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Landlord-Tenant/Oklahoma/what-is-a-tenant-.html A tenant is a person who has the right to use and occupy rental property leased from a landlord. A tenant remains responsible for the payment of rent to the landlord and any damages to the property caused by the tenant or related parties during the time of occupancy. Oklahoma Landlord/Tenant FAQs Thu, 13 Mar 2008 19:04:16 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Landlord-Tenant/Oklahoma/what-is-rent-.html Rent is all payments, except deposits and damages, to be made to the landlord under a rental agreement. Oklahoma Landlord/Tenant FAQs Thu, 13 Mar 2008 20:38:26 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Landlord-Tenant/Oklahoma/when-is-rent-due-.html Rent shall be payable at the time and place agreed to by the parties. Unless otherwise agreed, the entire rent shall be payable at the dwelling unit at the beginning of any term of one (1) month or less, while one (1) month´s rent shall be payable at the beginning of each month of a longer term. Oklahoma Landlord/Tenant FAQs Thu, 13 Mar 2008 20:46:45 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Landlord-Tenant/Oklahoma/who-is-liable-for-personal-property-that-is-d.html Generally, a landlord will not be liable for damages to personal property arising from a leaky roof or broken pipe. Most rental contracts provide that the tenant is responsible for these losses and the courts enforce the landlord's position. The best thing for a tenant to do is to purchase a renter's insurance policy. Oklahoma Landlord/Tenant FAQs Fri, 14 Mar 2008 21:01:06 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Landlord-Tenant/Oklahoma/who-must-be-served-notice-.html As a part of any rental agreement the lessor shall prominently and in writing identify what person at what address is entitled to accept service or notice under the Oklahoma Residential Landlord and Tenant Act. The landlord or any person authorized to enter into a rental agreement on his behalf shall disclose to the tenant in writing at or before the commencement of the tenancy the name and address of the person or persons authorized to manage the premises, the owner or owners of the premises or the name and address of a person authorized to act for and on behalf of the owner for the purpose of receipt of service of process and receiving and receipting for notices. This information is required to be kept current. 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