Okla. Stat. tit. 41 § 107
Good Faith Performance or Enforcement
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Every duty under this act and every act which must be performed as a condition precedent to the exercise of a right or remedy under this act imposes an obligation of good faith in its performance or enforcement.
Oklahoma's 41 O.S. § 107 establishes that every duty and every condition required under the Landlord-Tenant Act must be carried out honestly and in good faith. This means that neither party can use technical compliance as a cover for bad-faith conduct when performing obligations or exercising rights and remedies. The rule applies broadly to all duties and conditions found anywhere in the Act, not just specific provisions.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under 41 O.S. § 107, property owners and managers are generally expected to act honestly when carrying out their obligations—such as providing notices, making repairs, or applying lease terms—and when exercising remedies like eviction or lease termination. A compliant operator avoids using procedural steps as a pretext for actions that are actually motivated by retaliation, discrimination, or other improper purposes. Documenting the genuine business reasons behind decisions is a practice commonly associated with good-faith compliance under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
41 O.S. § 107 means that a landlord's duties and the conditions they must meet before exercising rights against a tenant are all subject to a good-faith requirement. If a landlord appears to be using a technical right or remedy in a way that is dishonest or retaliatory, this provision may be relevant to a tenant's defense or complaint. Tenants who believe a landlord is acting in bad faith may consider consulting a tenant-rights organization or legal aid office to understand what options exist under Oklahoma law.
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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