Okla. Stat. tit. 21, §§ 1351–1357 § 1357
Relationship to Title 41 - Landlord Tenant
Operative Text
This act shall not be used to circumvent any rights or laws governing the landlord tenant relationship as provided in Title 41 of the Oklahoma Statutes.
Oklahoma Statutes § 1357 establishes that whatever conduct or activity this act addresses, it cannot be invoked as a way to sidestep the protections and obligations already set out in Title 41 of the Oklahoma Statutes, which governs the landlord-tenant relationship. In other words, the act operates alongside existing landlord-tenant law rather than replacing or overriding it. Rights and duties that exist under Title 41 remain fully intact regardless of how this act might otherwise be applied.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers should be aware that 21 O.S. § 1357 prevents this act from being used as a workaround to avoid obligations imposed by Oklahoma's landlord-tenant statutes in Title 41. Compliant operators generally continue to follow all Title 41 requirements—such as habitability standards, notice requirements, and security deposit rules—even when this act is also relevant to a situation. Familiarity with both bodies of law helps ensure that neither set of obligations is inadvertently overlooked.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under 21 O.S. § 1357, tenants retain all rights granted by Title 41 of the Oklahoma Statutes even when this act is involved in a dispute or situation. If a landlord attempts to use this act in a way that appears to undermine Title 41 protections, that approach is expressly prohibited by this provision. Tenants who believe their Title 41 rights are being circumvented may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid office to understand the options available to them.
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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