Landlord-tenant law

Oklahoma Landlord-Tenant Laws

Security deposit limits, eviction notice periods, lease termination requirements, and late fee rules for Oklahoma.

Not legal advice. Current as of May 2026. Verify with a local attorney before any compliance decision.

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Security Deposit Max
1.5 months' rent (Hemlane), though some sources cite no limit. Okla. Stat. tit. 41, § 115 caps at 1 month's rent for periodic tenancies — verify per source
Okla. Stat. tit. 41, § 115
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Deposit Return Deadline
45 days
Okla. Stat. tit. 41, § 115(B)
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Non-Payment Eviction Notice
5-day notice to pay or quit
Okla. Stat. tit. 41, § 131(B)
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Month-to-Month Termination
30 days
Okla. Stat. tit. 41, § 111
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Late Fee Cap
No statutory cap (must be reasonable and disclosed)
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Grace Period
No statutory grace period
Oklahoma specific notes

Data sources vary on Oklahoma's deposit maximum — the statute (§ 115) is cited as both 'no limit' and '1 month.' The statute itself limits deposits to an amount 'reasonable in relation to potential damages.' Consult the current statute directly. Oklahoma City and Tulsa do not have additional local landlord-tenant ordinances.

FAQ

Common Oklahoma landlord questions

What is the maximum security deposit in Oklahoma?+
1.5 months' rent (Hemlane), though some sources cite no limit. Okla. Stat. tit. 41, § 115 caps at 1 month's rent for periodic tenancies — verify per source. Governed by Okla. Stat. tit. 41, § 115. Deposit must be returned within 45 days after the lease ends.
What notice is required to evict a tenant in Oklahoma for non-payment of rent?+
5-day notice to pay or quit. Per Okla. Stat. tit. 41, § 131(B). This is the notice period before a landlord can file an eviction lawsuit.
How much notice to end a month-to-month tenancy in Oklahoma?+
30 days. Per Okla. Stat. tit. 41, § 111. This applies to no-cause terminations of month-to-month leases.
Are late fees regulated in Oklahoma?+
No statutory cap (must be reasonable and disclosed). Grace period: No statutory grace period. Even where no statutory cap exists, late fees must be reasonable and clearly disclosed in the lease.
References

Authoritative sources for Oklahoma

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