Okla. Stat. tit. 15, §§ 777.1–777.5 § 777.4
Price Increase Limitations
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A. No person for the duration of a declaration of emergency by the Governor of this state or by the President of the United States and for thirty (30) days thereafter shall sell, rent, or lease, or offer to sell, rent, or lease, for delivery in the emergency area, any goods, services, dwelling units, or storage space in the emergency area at a rate or price which is more than ten percent (10%) above the rate or price charged by the person for the same or similar goods, services, dwelling units, or storage spaces immediately prior to the declaration of emergency unless the increase in the rate or price is attributable: 1. To price increases in petroleum and natural gas commodity markets; or 2. Only to factors unrelated to the emergency and does not include any increase in profit to the seller or owner. B. Upon the expiration of the period described in subsection A of this section and for one hundred eighty (180) days thereafter, no person shall, within the emergency area, rent or lease or offer to rent or lease any dwelling unit or storage space or sell or offer to sell goods for use within the emergency area to repair, restore, remodel, or construct any dwelling unit for a price of more than ten percent (10%) above the price charged by that person for the dwelling unit, storage space, or goods immediately prior to the declaration of emergency unless the increase in the price is attributable to: 1. Price increases in petroleum and natural gas commodity markets; or 2. Factors unrelated to the emergency and does not include any increase in profit to the seller or owner. C. A rate or price increase approved by the appropriate governmental agency is not a violation of this act. D. This section shall not apply to growers, producers, or processors of raw or processed food products, except for retail sales of such products to a consumer. E. This section shall not apply to sales, rentals, or leases of goods from a catalog when the catalog is made available in the normal course of business both prior to and after the declaration of emergency to all persons regardless of location in the emergency area. F. This section shall not apply to advertised rates and prices which are subject to a published expiration date within or immediately prior to the declaration of emergency.
Oklahoma's 15 O.S. § 777.4 caps price increases on dwelling units, storage space, goods, and services within a declared emergency area. During an active state or federal emergency declaration and for 30 days after it ends, prices may not exceed 10% above pre-emergency levels; that extended protection stretches to 180 days for rentals and repair-related goods once the initial period closes. Exceptions exist when price increases stem solely from petroleum or natural gas commodity markets, from factors entirely unrelated to the emergency without any added profit, or when a government agency has approved the rate change.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Landlords and property managers operating in an Oklahoma emergency area should be aware that 15 O.S. § 777.4 restricts rent increases on dwelling units to no more than 10% above the rate charged immediately before the emergency declaration, for the duration of the declaration plus 30 days, and then for an additional 180 days for rental offerings. Compliant operators generally document their pre-emergency rental rates carefully so they can demonstrate that any adjustment falls within the permitted threshold or qualifies under a recognized exception. Increases approved by an appropriate governmental agency are not treated as violations, so operators who believe a higher rate is warranted typically seek that approval through the relevant regulatory channel.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under 15 O.S. § 777.4, tenants in an Oklahoma emergency area have a right to protection against rent increases greater than 10% above the pre-emergency rate, a protection that extends through the emergency period, 30 days beyond it, and then an additional 180 days for rental units. If a landlord attempts to charge more than the statute allows, a tenant may raise the violation as a defense in any related legal proceeding or file a complaint with the appropriate state or local authority overseeing emergency price controls. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Oklahoma law can help individuals understand how the exceptions and timelines in § 777.4 apply to their circumstances.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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