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Q: Can you claim ownership of a home you’ve been living in 17 years?

My grandmother has lived in her home since 2005-2006. There was never any written agreements for tenancy nor was the house sold to her. It was a verbal agreement between her and a friend that she was allowed to live there. Since, the owners have passed away and their daughter now owns the home.... Read more »

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Q: CanI be evicted by landlord after husband goes to jail for domestic abuse.Not behind on anything.Private prop.not public

The landlord is my mother-in-law's (now) ex-boyfriend that lived with him from 2002- 2022. The property where I live is private. I was informed that cameras had been put up to watch us prior to verbal notice to vacate.The following day when I returned home a hand written note stating all... Read more »

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Q: In February of last year I was evicted from my residence for withholding rent until insulation was installed in floor.

It had been discovered the end of the winter before, the owner and maintenance (husband) had promised to take care of it before next winter. I froze my but of, continuing to ask for the work to be done. I was late by 15 minutes and judgment was against me. I was 60 at the time and disabled, lived... Read more »

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Q: Is there anything we can do about this? Can we just get our money back so we can find somewhere else?

We just moved from Texas and started renting a house in Oklahoma 12 days ago and the pipes under the house ended up being busted so we have been without water the entire time with 3 toddlers. They finally got the water on Tuesday March 14th and we are still having issues with the water. The plumber... Read more »

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Q: I mistakingly gave my tenant a letter of lease termination. What are the proper steps to withdraw if I haven’t filed?

I clearly didn’t do my proper research on Oklahoma laws nor did I follow proper steps. Nothing was filed at the courthouse on my end. Tenant said they would get a lawyer and I said I would do the same. I realized my mistake today, this all happened 3 days ago. I attempted to contact the tenant by... Read more »

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Q: landlord tennat

i was at my girlfriends appartment i broke a pipe from the tub . there is probably 10,000 + in water damage from her house to others .. they said since she is on the lease she will be held responsable is there a way i can change that a make them charge me all the money in damages and not evict her

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Q: My disabled daughter and I were told we have to move due to an aggressive tenant we reported. Is this legal?

Since August 2022 my daughter has taken my granddaughter to the bus stop inside our apt complex with the majority of the other elementary school children not being supervised in the morning or afternoon. One morning she witnessed a group of these children attempting harm on a stray cat. She... Read more »

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Q: Can I be evicted for not following a rule I was not aware of?

I am renting a home and was recently given a HOA violation. I was unaware of such rules since they weren't outlined in my lease, nor was I told verbally. My lease only says, I need to read the rules but I was never given them. I told by the landlord it is my responsibility to ask on my own.... Read more »

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Q: Can my landlord give me a pay or quit if the the lease says rent is due 1st - 5th.

Can landlord say I'm late on feb rent when the month is not even over yet. rent is due 1st-5th

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Feb 5, 2023

If your rent is due on the 1st, and you do not pay rent on or before the 1st, you are late and your landlord can give you notice.

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Q: I'm renting a residence that I've occupied for 2 to 3 years ,rents paid up to this month and my landlord passed away.

Wife sells and she has water meter pulled. Doesn't explain why ect. I have health issues and not behind on rent. But withholding this month rent. Verbal contract I had with her husband that passed on. And she was mailed my deposit in my name from the water company. The new landlord has made no... Read more »

Evan Humphreys
Evan Humphreys
answered on Mar 16, 2022

Unfortunately, you have a difficult situation with no immediately clear answer. To see if the verbal lease survived the landlord's death, you should contact an attorney in your area or your local low-income legal services provider. You can find such providers here: https://oklegalconnect.org/#/login

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Q: Can a landlord send an eviction notice to tenant by email
Evan Humphreys
Evan Humphreys
answered on Mar 16, 2022

While the notice to terminate a tenancy must be in writing, the law does not state a specific form for this written notice. These laws were created before email was invented and the term "writing" is not defined in them. However, it is possible that email notice is sufficient. The best... Read more »

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Q: I want to know if guests get tenant rights after 30 days in Oklahoma. For example, in CA guests get tenant rights.
Evan Humphreys
Evan Humphreys
answered on Mar 16, 2022

Oklahoma law only protects a tenant, who is defined as "any person entitled under a rental agreement to occupy a dwelling unit." Presumably a guest is a temporary occupant and not entitled to live there under a rental agreement. The bottom line is that there is no minimum time that has to... Read more »

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Q: Bought a house from heritage housing in Oklahoma City. Signed all the paperwork and put down $2500 about three month ago

Got notified today a week before delivery price had gone up $7000. Can they do that? After I’ve already signed and paid a deposit?

Charles Watts
Charles Watts
answered on Dec 20, 2021

You should contact an attorney who can review your contract and paperwork to determine if they have that ability or not.

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Q: If a renter of a self storage is delinquent in payment within 60 days and someone pays it for them can the person paying

Fees and past due rent take possession of the unit(s)?

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Aug 4, 2021

Not without some type of agreement. They would be considered a "volunteer."

1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Oklahoma on
Q: What are my rights and responsibilities and actions I need to take if house isnt sound and landlord hasnt fixed the

Problem and it's been over a year.. and its affecting my energy costs

Jessica Brown
Jessica Brown
answered on Jul 16, 2021

That’s a big question. I’m not sure what the “house isn’t sound” means.

If you search the Oklahoma Bar Association’s website, they have detailed information about landlord tenant responsibilities. So does Legal Aid.

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Q: Who do i contact when Apts refuse to make needed repairs in section 8 approved apts?

My pregnant daughter and four grand babies are living in a section 8 approved apts that will not make much need repairs I have pics of the black mold on bathroom ceiling walls doors, whole in kitchen ceiling from upstairs flooding, hallway moled carpet soak in water to wear maggots are on carpet... Read more »

Anna L Self
Anna L Self
answered on Jul 13, 2021

I would contact Legal Aid if you can't get assistance from the Housing Authority that runs your section 8 program. I would also keep trying with the Housing Authority. In OKC, they have to approve the home before it qualifies for section 8 and it sounds like the apartments should not be... Read more »

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Q: I need help finding a way out of my lease and knowing if I have a chance at a case against the company I am renting fro

I just started this lease officially on April 17th and have only been able to stay a maximum of 4 days in the house due to back to back problems which also posed a hazard to my 10 month old son as well as myself and my unborn child.

Jessica Brown
Jessica Brown
answered on May 3, 2021

There isn't enough information there to know where to start. However, the Oklahoma Bar Association has a very helpful page that provides answers to a lot of questions like this. Here's the link: https://www.okbar.org/freelegalinfo/tenant/

I wish you the best!

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Q: I was injured on the property that I’m renting and they have a clause in their lease saying I can’t sue them

I had 3 stitches had to get a tetanus shot they told me to take it up with my renters insurance and said basically they aren’t doing anything or willing to give me anything my daughter has nightmares 3 days can I sue and how much can I ask for I am on a month to month lease was injured by a... Read more »

Jessica Brown
Jessica Brown
answered on May 3, 2021

You should contact a "personal injury" attorney. I noticed that this was posted under Landlord/tenant inquiries and they wouldn't likely see it.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Landlord - Tenant for Oklahoma on
Q: Can I remove my 18 yr old daughter and her 20 yr old girlfriend without legal eviction?
Timothy Carignan
Timothy Carignan
answered on May 5, 2021

They are both legal adults. If they aren't paying rent, then they aren't tenants and don't have the rights that tenants have. You can ask them both to leave, and you can call a sheriff if they refuse.

However, this will almost definitely do great harm to your relationship...
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