Security Deposit Laws in Oklahoma
Oklahoma does not cap security deposits, requires the landlord to return the balance within 45 days after the tenancy ends, possession is delivered and the tenant makes a written demand, and requires at least one day's notice before entry.
Last checked . General information, not legal advice.
Oklahoma at a glance
- Security deposit limit
- No statewide limit
- State law sets no maximum deposit
- Deposit return deadline
- 45 days
- 45 days after termination, delivery of possession and tenant's written demand
- Interest on deposits
- Not required by state law
- Some cities have their own interest rules
- Notice before landlord entry
- 24 hours
- At least 1 day's notice
The rules in Oklahoma
How much can a landlord charge for a security deposit in Oklahoma?
Oklahoma law sets no statewide limit on security deposits, so the amount is set by the lease. Check for local rules where you rent.
How long does a landlord have to return a security deposit in Oklahoma?
Oklahoma rule: 45 days after termination, delivery of possession and tenant's written demand.
Does a landlord have to pay interest on a security deposit in Oklahoma?
No. Oklahoma state law does not require landlords to pay interest on security deposits. Some cities have their own rules.
How much notice must a landlord give before entering a rental in Oklahoma?
Oklahoma rule: At least 1 day's notice.
Where do the Oklahoma rules for residential leases come from?
They come from Oklahoma Statutes Title 41 (complete title, 41 O.S. 115 and 128), Oklahoma Legislature. We last checked them in October 2026. Laws change, so check the current statute before you rely on it.
How Oklahoma compares
Oklahoma is one of 21 jurisdictions with no statewide cap. Its 45-day return deadline is longer than the most common deadline of 30 days; 39 jurisdictions require a faster return.
What this means in practice
Landlords: state the deposit amount, where it is held and how it will be returned in the lease, and send the refund with any deductions in writing within the deadline.
Tenants: record the unit's condition with photos and a move-in checklist, keep your receipts, and give the landlord a forwarding address in writing when you move out.
Both sides: normal wear and tear is generally not deductible. Disputes over deductions usually go to small claims court.
General information, not legal advice. Laws change, and cities can add their own rules, so check the current statute before you rely on it.