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I had an owner deny me for a rental after I paid for an application fee on 2 different platforms. Zillow then Hotpads. I received a call the day before move in that I had too many children for the 3 bedroom and refused to contact the landlord for verification on one of my evictions to clarity and... View More 
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answered on Oct 23, 2023
In Oklahoma, as in many states, landlords are prohibited from discriminating against prospective tenants on the basis of familial status, which includes the presence of children, under both federal and state fair housing laws. Denying a rental application on the basis that you have "too many... View More
Was served a writ of execution late Friday afternoon that states received the 18th of Oct with an arrow pointing to a hand written note reading "you have 48 working hours to vacate," then beside it they wrote posted 10/20/23 and the time. I can't find any info that's clear... View More
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answered on Oct 23, 2023
In Osage County, Oklahoma, as in most jurisdictions, the term "working hours" generally refers to the standard business hours during weekdays. If the notice says "48 working hours," it would typically exclude weekends. Given that the notice was posted on 10/20/23, which is a... View More
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answered on Oct 15, 2023
If your mother left the house to your son in her will or trust, he would become the legal owner upon the appropriate legal proceedings confirming the transfer. However, given that you've resided in the house for 22 years, you might have certain rights or claims. These could be based on... View More
Charging too much for rent.
answered on Sep 7, 2023
You can potentially recover the difference between the rent actually collected by the landlord and the amount of rent the parties agreed to in the lease.
Lesser rent payment.The laundry is closed all weekends and at 5 daily during week.Steps are a death trap and maintencecreguest aren't met.I cannot afford to move because of my health and not working but have family willing to pay rent.but it's too high.Thdybknow I am under cardiologist... View More
answered on Aug 30, 2023
You and your landlord legally can negotiate whatever terms are mutually acceptable when renewing a lease. If you want lower rent, you can ask that your landlord renew your lease at a lower rent. If you want certain maintenance performed or amenities restored, you can legally include such terms in... View More
answered on Aug 23, 2023
It depends on the time frame of when you were evicted. "Generally," after 30 days the items can often be considered as abandoned and thus up to the landlord to do with them as they see fit. Furthermore, they can put them into storage and you would be responsible for the storage fees.... View More
My info is listed on an apartment lease as tenant and my signature shows under guarantor/co-signer. I am not listed as an occupant and I have never lived in the apartment. The lease states that after the 12 month term it automatically renews and is now month to month. What is the procedure I need... View More
answered on Jul 5, 2023
You should have the tenant send a notice of termination of the lease to the landlord, and then sign a new lease without you as a guarantor or co-signer
She didn't welcome the touch. He then pushed her on the bed and tried to preform oral sex on her. She pushed him away. He then gave her a surprising $1000 instead of the $500. She was facing eviction that same day and it was dismissed. He again contacted her the next day telling her to come to... View More
answered on Apr 11, 2023
There is a fine line between “transactional sex” and prostitution. The landlord and your girlfriend may have crossed it.
I recommend that you ask your girlfriend move as soon as possible. If they did this once, they will likely do it again. You should not want her to go down that... View More
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.... View More
answered on Mar 28, 2023
Potentially has adverse possession claim, however if she was there with permission then that removes the adverse aspect. Contact a real estate attorney for your best advice.
Can landlord say I'm late on feb rent when the month is not even over yet. rent is due 1st-5th
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.
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... View More
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... View More
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... View More
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
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?
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.
Fees and past due rent take possession of the unit(s)?
answered on Aug 4, 2021
Not without some type of agreement. They would be considered a "volunteer."
Problem and it's been over a year.. and its affecting my energy costs
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.
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... View More
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... View More
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... View More
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... View More
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.
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