In a bipartisan effort, Oklahoma lawmakers are addressing the state’s alarming eviction rates with Senate Bill 128, which proposes extending the eviction notice period from five to 10-15 days. This change aims to give tenants more time to seek legal assistance while helping landlords reduce vacancy periods.
The current Oklahoma Landlord Tenant Act allows a landlord to post a notice to quit for five days, essentially meaning the tenant must correct the lease violation (non-payment of rent) or vacate within five days of posting.
Critics of the current policy point to eviction rates as high as 13.7% in Oklahoma County and that five days is not long enough for a tenant to secure representation