Oklahoma Eviction Laws
Oklahoma requires a 5-day written notice to pay rent or vacate before a landlord may file an eviction action.
Key Rules
- Nonpayment Notice
- 5-day written notice to pay rent or vacate
- Lease Violation Notice
- 10-day cure-or-vacate notice for remediable lease violations
- Periodic Tenancy Notice
- 30 days notice for month-to-month termination
- Rent Control
- No rent control in Oklahoma
Some citations below have not been confirmed against their official source. Confirm current requirements with local legal aid or an attorney.
Applicable Statutes
Termination for nonpayment of rent: landlord must give a 5-day written notice to pay rent or vacate before filing a forcible entry and detainer action.
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Termination for lease violations: landlord must give a 10-day notice to cure or vacate for lease violations that can be remedied.
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Termination of periodic tenancy: at least 30 days written notice required to terminate a month-to-month tenancy.
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