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Affidavit as to Military Service (Eviction)

Form to file with the court in an eviction case verifying Military Service.

Basic Facts About the Fair Housing Act

The Fair Housing Act covers most housing. In some circumstances, the Act exempts owner-occupied buildings with no more than four units, single-family housing sold or rented without the use of a broker, and housing operated by organizations and private clubs that limit occupancy to members.

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.

Housing Options for Senior Citizens

Looking for housing options for yourself, an aging parent, relative, or friend? Do some research first to determine what kind of assistance or living arrangement you need; what your health insurance might cover; and what you can afford. Check here for financial assistance resources and guides for making the right choice.

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 not paying rent.

HUD in Oklahoma

Visit this website to get up to date news on housing developments in the state of Oklahoma and services available. This website is also available in Spanish.

Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Form

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

Medicaid for Nursing Home Residents

Questions and Answers on Medicaid for Nursing Home Residents. Rules change frequently so please check with your DHS office or a lawyer familiar with Medicaid for more specific information.

Protect Your Family From Lead

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.

Residents' Rights in Nursing Homes, Assisted Living and Residential Care Facilities

Know your rights for clients and family members living in nursing homes, assisted living and residential care facilities.

Reverse Mortgages

Information about Reverse Mortgages, a way for Seniors to convert home equity into cash.

Scam-Proofing for Seniors

Information on common scams, myths and tactics to avoid becoming a victim to scam artists.

The Fair Housing Act

Read the Fair Housing Act, 42 USC 3601, Sec 801

Transfer on Death Deed (or Beneficiary Deed)

A TOD is an easy way to leave your property ownership or interests to someone else after you die. This is a great way to help your loved ones avoid a complicated court process called probate to divide up your property after your death.

Understanding Elder Law Ethics

Understanding the Four C's of Elder law Ethics: client identification, conflicts of interest, confidentiality, compentency.

When A Joint Tenant Dies

If you own a house or land with another person as joint tenants and that person dies, you can place the home or land in your name without going through probate. You do not need a lawyer to do this. You will have to file some papers with the County Clerk.

When Do You Need Joint Tenancy?

FAQ provided by the Oklahoma Bar Association.

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.

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 not paying rent.

Medicaid for Nursing Home Residents

Questions and Answers on Medicaid for Nursing Home Residents. Rules change frequently so please check with your DHS office or a lawyer familiar with Medicaid for more specific information.

Multi-Family Housing, Tenant Rights & Responsibilities

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

Oklahoma Residential Landlord and Tenant Act

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

Rental Assistance Finder

CFPB's new Rental Assistance Finder allows people to find financial help for rent payments based on the state or territory or tribe or tribal lands where they live.

Transfer on Death Deed (or Beneficiary Deed)

A TOD is an easy way to leave your property ownership or interests to someone else after you die. This is a great way to help your loved ones avoid a complicated court process called probate to divide up your property after your death.

Affidavit as to Military Service (Eviction)

Form to file with the court in an eviction case verifying Military Service.

Oklahoma Residential Landlord and Tenant Act

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

Affidavit as to Military Service (Eviction)

Form to file with the court in an eviction case verifying Military Service.

Transfer on Death Deed (or Beneficiary Deed)

A TOD is an easy way to leave your property ownership or interests to someone else after you die. This is a great way to help your loved ones avoid a complicated court process called probate to divide up your property after your death.

When A Joint Tenant Dies

If you own a house or land with another person as joint tenants and that person dies, you can place the home or land in your name without going through probate. You do not need a lawyer to do this. You will have to file some papers with the County Clerk.

When A Surviving Joint Tenant Dies

If you own a house in joint tenancy with the right of survivorship and the individual that you have the joint tenancy with dies, you can terminate the tenancy and place the home in your name only.

Reverse Mortgages (Audio)

Reverse mortgages are quite a bit different from other types of debt. A reverse mortgage is a loan against your home that you do not have to pay back for as long as you live in your home. These loans can be complicated, and you have a lot at stake. So be sure to investigate reverse mortgages carefully before deciding if one makes sense for you.

Oklahoma Find A Lawyer

As a community service, the OBA does provide a directory of its attorney members who have given their permission to have their names published in the Oklahoma Find A Lawyer directory at Oklahoma Find A Lawyer. There you can search by both geographic area or by a lawyer's practice area.

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