Okla. Stat. tit. 41 § 11
Landlord - Right to Reenter Premises After Unauthorized Assignment
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If any tenant shall violate the provisions of the preceding section, the landlord, or person holding under him, after giving ten (10) days' notice to quit possession, shall have a right to reenter the premises and take possession thereof, and dispossess the tenant, subtenant or undertenant.
Oklahoma law under 41 O.S. § 11 establishes that when a tenant makes an unauthorized assignment or sublease in violation of the preceding statutory section, the landlord gains a specific legal right to reclaim the property. Before exercising this right, the landlord must first provide the tenant with a written ten-day notice to quit possession. If the tenant does not vacate within that notice period, the landlord may reenter the premises and remove the tenant, subtenant, or undertenant.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under 41 O.S. § 11, a landlord who discovers an unauthorized assignment or sublease has a statutory basis to pursue reentry and repossession of the rental unit. Compliant operators typically document the unauthorized transfer, then issue a written ten-day notice to quit that clearly identifies the violation before taking any further steps. Acting without first delivering the required notice could undermine the landlord's legal standing to remove occupants 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. § 11 gives tenants important procedural protections even when a landlord claims an unauthorized assignment has occurred — specifically, the landlord must provide a ten-day notice to quit before any reentry or removal can lawfully take place. Tenants who receive such a notice may want to review whether the underlying assignment or sublease was actually prohibited under the preceding statutory section, as that determination affects whether this provision applies at all. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid services can help occupants understand their options, including whether raising a procedural or substantive defense in an eviction proceeding may be appropriate.
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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