Okla. Stat. tit. 41 § 127
Duties of Tenant
Operative Text
The tenant shall at all times during the tenancy: 1. Keep that part of the premises which such tenant occupies and uses as safe, clean and sanitary as the condition of the premises permits; 2. Dispose from such tenant's dwelling unit all ashes, garbage, rubbish and other waste in a safe, clean and sanitary manner; 3. Keep all plumbing fixtures in the dwelling unit or used by the tenant as clean and sanitary as their condition permits; 4. Use in a safe and nondestructive manner all electrical, plumbing, sanitary, heating, ventilating, air-conditioning and other facilities and appliances including elevators in the premises; 5. Not deliberately or negligently destroy, deface, damage, impair or remove any part of the premises or permit any person, animal or pet to do so; 6. Not engage in conduct or allow any person or animal or pet, on the premises with the express or implied permission or consent of the tenant, to engage in conduct that will disturb the quiet and peaceful enjoyment of the premises by other tenants; 7. Comply with all covenants, rules, regulations and the like which are in accordance with Section 126 of this title; and 8. Not engage in criminal activity that threatens the health, safety right of peaceful enjoyment of the premises by other tenants or is a danger to the premises, and not engage in any drug-related criminal activity on or near the premises either personally or by any member of the tenant's household or any guest or other person under the tenant's control.
Oklahoma law under 41 O.S. § 127 sets out a list of ongoing duties that tenants must fulfill throughout the duration of a tenancy. These duties include keeping occupied spaces clean and sanitary, properly disposing of waste, maintaining plumbing fixtures, using building systems and appliances safely, avoiding damage to the property, not disturbing other tenants' peaceful enjoyment, following applicable rules and regulations, and refraining from criminal or drug-related activity on or near the premises. The provision applies for the entire length of the tenancy, not just at move-in or move-out.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under Oklahoma law should be aware that 41 O.S. § 127 establishes enforceable baseline conduct standards for tenants, which can be relevant when evaluating lease compliance or pursuing remedies for property damage, nuisance behavior, or criminal activity. Compliant operators typically document the condition of the premises at the start of tenancy and maintain records of any reported violations of these duties throughout the lease term. When a tenant's conduct appears to breach one or more of the eight enumerated duties, operators generally consult applicable Oklahoma statutes and their lease terms to determine what notice or remedial steps are available.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under 41 O.S. § 127, Oklahoma tenants carry a set of affirmative responsibilities that run for the entire tenancy, covering cleanliness, waste disposal, care of fixtures and appliances, avoidance of property damage, and refraining from disruptive or criminal conduct. Tenants who believe a landlord is attempting to use an alleged violation of § 127 as grounds for eviction or lease termination may have the ability to raise the circumstances of the claim as part of any resulting legal proceeding. Consulting a local tenant-rights organization or legal aid office can help tenants understand how these duties interact with any rights or defenses available 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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