Tenant Rights In Oklahoma

Summary

Landlords in Oklahoma must maintain habitable property conditions. If they fail to do so, tenants may have grounds to terminate the lease. Document all issues and communication with the landlord. Reach out to a local attorney or tenant rights organization for guidance. Consult the Oklahoma Residential Landlord and Tenant Act for further information. Local resources include Tulsa Legal Aid Services, the Oklahoma Bar Association, and the Community Service Council.

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Jill Pike Neal we just moved in a month ago and one of the rooms in our house was where they kept their cat and the room was left covered in car urine and smells super pungent. To fix the issue he got someone to rip up the flooring in the closet and hasn’t fixed it said “i’ll order new flooring and have someone paint the subfloor so it won’t smell” that was a month ago. There have been a number of issues with this house and his response is “it’s a 45 year old home there’s going to have some issues” We asked if we could break the lease and just call it quits and he said that we could shorten the lease to a 6 month , pay $* ( $* more than the rent ) and he’ll keep out deposit. In our lease there’s no mention of anything dealing with terminating the lease. We’re lost
Hello Alexia, I understand your situation. Could you please let me know your location so I can provide the most accurate legal information for you?
tulsa oklahoma
In Oklahoma, landlords are required to maintain habitable property conditions. If not, you may have grounds to terminate the lease. Before doing so:
*. Document all issues and communication.
*. Reach out to a local attorney or tenant rights organization.
*. Consult the Oklahoma Residential Landlord and Tenant Act for further guidance.
okay!
Thank you for your understanding, Alexia. If you need further assistance, would you like information on local tenant rights organizations or attorneys in Tulsa, Oklahoma?
yes!
Sure Alexia, here are some resources that might assist you:
*. Tulsa Legal Aid Services: Provides free legal help to low-income individuals.
*. Oklahoma Bar Association: Offers a lawyer referral service.
*. Community Service Council: Offers tenant rights assistance.
Please make sure to consult with a professional about your situation.
thank you !
You're welcome, Alexia! If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask. Best of luck with your housing situation.