Okla. Stat. tit. 15, §§ 777.1–777.5 § 777.5
Violation of Emergency Price Stabilization Act
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Any violation of the provisions of this act is a violation of the Oklahoma Consumer Protection Act.
Under 15 O.S. § 777.5, any breach of Oklahoma's Emergency Price Stabilization Act is automatically treated as a violation of the Oklahoma Consumer Protection Act. This linkage means that the full set of remedies and enforcement mechanisms available under the Consumer Protection Act can be applied to price-gouging or emergency pricing violations. The provision effectively elevates emergency pricing misconduct to the level of an unfair or deceptive trade practice under state law.
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Property owners and managers should be aware that under 15 O.S. § 777.5, any failure to comply with the Emergency Price Stabilization Act's pricing rules during a declared emergency carries the same legal consequences as violating the Oklahoma Consumer Protection Act. Compliant operators generally review their rent and fee structures whenever a state of emergency is declared to ensure they remain within permissible limits. Because the Consumer Protection Act carries its own enforcement tools and penalties, the stakes for non-compliance are compounded beyond the Emergency Price Stabilization Act alone.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under 15 O.S. § 777.5, tenants who believe a landlord has charged unlawfully elevated rents or fees during an emergency may have recourse not only under the Emergency Price Stabilization Act but also under the broader Oklahoma Consumer Protection Act. This dual framework can open additional enforcement paths, such as filing a complaint with the Oklahoma Attorney General's Consumer Protection Unit, which oversees Consumer Protection Act violations. Tenants may also wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider to understand which avenues may be available given the 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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