Laws by state / Oklahoma

Oklahoma landlord and tenant rules

The figures that decide most disputes between Oklahoma landlords and tenants, each with a calculator and the statute behind it.

Verified against the statutes 2026-10-22By RentByState Research

Rule	Oklahoma	Statute	Tool
Maximum security deposit	No statutory limit	41 Okla. Stat. § 115	Deposit rules
Deposit return deadline	Balance returned without interest within 45 days after termination of the tenancy, delivery of possession, and the tenant's written demand	41 Okla. Stat. § 115	Deposit rules
Interest on the deposit	Not required	41 Okla. Stat. § 115
Maximum late fee	No statutory cap	41 Okla. Stat. §§ 101-136 (no late-fee provision)	Late fee calculator
Landlord notice, month-to-month	30 days	41 Okla. Stat. § 111; § 131(B)	Notice calculator
Tenant notice, month-to-month	30 days	41 Okla. Stat. § 111; § 131(B)	Notice calculator
Rent increase notice	No statute	41 Okla. Stat. § 111; § 131(B)	Notice calculator
Pay-or-quit notice	5 days	41 Okla. Stat. § 111; § 131(B)	Notice calculator
Rent increase cap	None statewide

Security deposits in Oklahoma

Oklahoma sets no statutory limit on the size of a security deposit. The deposit must be returned balance returned without interest within 45 days after termination of the tenancy, delivery of possession, and the tenant's written demand, with an itemised list of any deductions. No interest is owed on the deposit under state law. Deposit must be kept in an escrow account at a federally insured institution in Oklahoma; tenant forfeits the deposit if no written demand is made within six months after termination. § 115 confirmed from the 2022 code text (Justia mirror via Wayback); §§ 111, 131 and 132 confirmed from the 2024-2025 Justia text. Full deposit rules and move-out checklist.

Late fees in Oklahoma

Oklahoma sets no statutory cap on late fees. The amount is whatever the lease says, subject to the general rule that it must not be an unconscionable penalty. There is no statutory grace period, so the lease controls when the fee starts. Calculate the maximum fee.

Notice periods in Oklahoma

A Oklahoma landlord must give 30 days’ written notice to end a month-to-month tenancy, and the tenant must give the same. There is no separate statutory notice period for rent increases; the month-to-month termination notice is the practical minimum. For nonpayment, the landlord must serve a 5-day notice to pay or quit before filing for eviction. Calculate the effective date of a notice.

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Frequently asked questions

How much can a landlord charge for a security deposit in Oklahoma?

There is no statutory cap in Oklahoma; the market and the lease decide. Deposit must be kept in an escrow account at a federally insured institution in Oklahoma; tenant forfeits the deposit if no written demand is made within six months after termination. § 115 confirmed from the 2022 code text (Justia mirror via Wayback); §§ 111, 131 and 132 confirmed from the 2024-2025 Justia text.

What is the maximum late fee for rent in Oklahoma?

There is no statutory maximum in Oklahoma. No statutory cap or grace period for residential late fees in Oklahoma; the lease controls. The most common lease figure nationally is 5% of monthly rent, and courts in no-cap states generally accept fees in that range while rejecting ones that look like penalties.

How much notice does a landlord have to give a tenant to move out in Oklahoma?

30 days’ written notice for a month-to-month tenancy. At least 30 days' written notice by either party (7 days for tenancies shorter than month-to-month)

How long is a pay-or-quit notice in Oklahoma?

5 days. The tenant can stop the eviction by paying the full amount within that time.