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STATE OF OKLAHOMA
2nd Session of the 60th Legislature (2026)
SENATE BILL 1296 By: Nice
AS INTRODUCED
An Act relating to the Oklahoma Residential Landlord
and Tenant Act; amending 41 O.S. 2021, Section 109,
which relates to rent; establishing certain
restrictions on rent increases; requiring certain
notice; providing exception to certain restrictions;
establishing certain penalties; and providing an
effective date.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
SECTION 1. AMENDATORY 41 O.S. 2021, Section 109, is
amended to read as follows:
Section 109. A. In the absence of agreement, the occupants of
a dwelling unit shall pay to the landlord as rent the fair rental
value for the use and occupancy of the dwelling unit.
B. Rent shall be payable at the time and place agreed to by the
parties. Unless otherwise agreed, the entire rent shall be payable
at the dwelling unit at the beginning of any term of one (1) month
or less, while one (1) month’s rent shall be payable at the
beginning of each month of a longer term.
C. If a rental agreement is a month-to-month tenancy, the
landlord shall not increase the rent:
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1. Without giving each affected tenant notice in writing at
least ninety (90) days prior to the effective date of the rent
increase; and
2. During any twelve-month period, in an amount greater than
seven percent (7%) plus the Consumer Price Index above the existing
rent.
D. The written notice required by paragraph 1 of subsection C
of this section shall include:
1. The amount of the rent increase;
2. The amount of the new rent;
3. The date on which the rent increase shall take effect; and
4. If applicable, facts supporting an exemption as authorized
by subsection E of this section.
E. A landlord shall not be subject to paragraph 2 of subsection
C of this section if the landlord is providing reduced rent to the
tenant as part of a federal, state, or local program or subsidy.
F. A landlord who raises rent in violation of paragraph 2 of
subsection C of this section shall be liable to the tenant in an
amount equal to three (3) months’ rent plus actual damages incurred
by the tenant.
SECTION 2. This act shall become effective November 1, 2026.
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