Oklahoma Deposit return deadline
How long does a landlord have to return a security deposit in Oklahoma?
Within 45 days after the tenancy ends, possession is delivered and the tenant makes a written demand (the demand must be made within 6 months).
Verified Source: 41 O.S. § 115(B) · last checked 2026-10-23
How this works in Oklahoma
Oklahoma's deposit clock starts when three things have happened: the tenancy ended, possession was delivered, and the tenant made a written demand. You then have 45 days. The tenant has to make that demand within 6 months.
Worked example for Oklahoma
Say a tenant moves out on May 31, 2026 and sends a written demand on June 15, 2026. Your 45 days run to July 30, 2026. Deductions for accrued rent and damages must be itemized in a written statement. A tenant who waits more than 6 months to demand misses the window set by the statute.
Oklahoma timelines and limits
| Return deadline | 45 days after the tenancy ends, possession is delivered and the tenant makes a written demand |
|---|---|
| Tenant's demand | Must be made within 6 months |
| Deductions | Accrued rent and damages, itemized in a written statement |
Oklahoma FAQ
How long does an Oklahoma landlord have to return a deposit?
45 days after the tenancy ends, possession is delivered and the tenant makes a written demand, under 41 O.S. § 115(B).
Does the tenant have to ask for it?
Yes. The clock depends on a written demand, which must be made within 6 months.
What can I deduct?
Accrued rent and damages from the tenant's noncompliance, itemized in a written statement.
Sources for this section: 41 O.S. § 115(B) (checked 2026-10-23)
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