Oklahoma Repair & Habitability Laws
Oklahoma requires landlords to maintain rental units in a habitable condition and comply with applicable housing codes under Okla.
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Key Rules
- Repair And Deduct
- Not expressly authorized by statute
- Rent Withholding
- Tenant may terminate for material landlord noncompliance with habitability duties
- Notice Required
- Reasonable written notice to landlord required
- Habitability Standards
- Housing code compliance, structural safety, plumbing, heating, electrical, sanitary conditions
Applicable Statutes
Landlord duty to maintain habitable premises: must comply with housing codes and maintain structural elements, plumbing, heating, and electrical systems in good working order.
Tenant remedy for landlord noncompliance: if landlord fails to remedy after notice, tenant may terminate the lease or obtain court-ordered repair.
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