Landlord and Tenant Problems

• Before you sign a lease or rental agreement (video)

  Before you sign a lease or rental agreement take a look around and note any damages. Read More

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  Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc.

• Can A Landlord Keep Your Security Deposit?

  General Information on whether a landlord can keep your security deposit. Read More

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  Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc.

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  Spanish / Español

• Forcible Entry and Detainer Act

  Oklahoma Statutes, Title 12, Forcible Entry and Detainer Act. Read More

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  Oklahoma State Courts Network

• How to Get Your Landlord to Make Repairs

  If you want your landlord to fix something, you must follow the rules set out in the law. If you fail to follow the rules carefully, you run the risk of being evicted for nonpayment of rent. Read More

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  Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc.

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  Spanish / Español

• Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Form PDF

  Landlords, Sellers or Agents and contractors are required to give you a warning statement on housing built before 1978. This is the form. Content Detail

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  EPA

• Move-In Check List word

  Before you rent an apartment, take a look around with the landlord or maintenance staff. This Move-In check list will help you make notes about any existing damage to the apartment. Sign and date it AND be sure to have the apartment owner or agent sign it right after your walk through. If you decide to rent the apartment, you'll have noted any damages and won't be charged for repairs of those items when you move out. Content Detail

  By:

  Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc.

• Oklahoma Landlord and Tenant Act

  Link to Oklahoma Statutes Title 41 dealing with Landlord and Tenant issues. Content Detail

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  Oklahoma State Courts Network

• Oklahoma Residential Landlord and Tenand Act

  Link to the Oklahoma Statutes regarding the Residential Landlord and Tenant issues. Read More

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  Oklahoma State Courts Network

• Protections for the Tenant in Foreclosure (video)

  On May 20, 2009, President Obama signed a new federal law protecting tenants when the property they rent is sold at a foreclosure sale. The Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act is a federal law but it applies to state court eviction proceedings. Be sure to speak with a lawyer about Oklahoma law! Content Detail

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  Georgia Legal Services Program

• Protect Your Family From Lead PDF

  For homes built before 1978, lead paint can be hazardous to young children or pregnant women. Learn about the hazards in this material. Landlords and contractors are required to make certain disclosures about the paint. Content Detail

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  EPA

• Eviction for non-payment of rent

  Information on eviction for non-payment of rent in a private rental situation--NOT PUBLIC HOUSING. Read More

  By:

  Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc.

• Fact Sheet on Section 8 Housing Vouchers

  This page from the HUD web site contains general information on the Section 8 voucher program. Content Detail

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  U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

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  Spanish / Español

• Getting Your Security Deposit Back

  This information provides a brief overview of what to do if your landlord won't give you your security deposit back when you move out. Read More

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  Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc.

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  Spanish / Español

• Multi-Family Housing, Tenant Rights & Responsibilities

  As a resident of a HUD-assisted multifamily housing project, you should be aware of your rights. Content Detail

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  Housing and Urban Development

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  Russian / Pусский

  Spanish / Español

• Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act

  Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act, Pub. L. No. 111-22, § 702-703 (2009). Content Detail