Oklahoma Security Deposit Law
Return deadline, statute, and penalties for Oklahoma renters.
Return deadline
45 days
45 days after the tenancy ends and the tenant makes a written demand.
Penalty for late or wrongful withholding
Return of amount withheld; no fixed statutory multiplier
If the tenant makes no written demand within six months after the tenancy ends, the deposit reverts to the landlord.
Governing statute
Okla. Stat. tit. 41, § 115
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How long does a landlord have to return a security deposit in Oklahoma?
Under Okla. Stat. tit. 41, § 115, a Oklahoma landlord generally has 45 days to return the deposit or provide an itemized statement of deductions. 45 days after the tenancy ends and the tenant makes a written demand.
What happens if a Oklahoma landlord returns the deposit late?
Return of amount withheld; no fixed statutory multiplier. Courts usually decide whether a penalty applies, and many states require showing the landlord acted in bad faith. If the tenant makes no written demand within six months after the tenancy ends, the deposit reverts to the landlord.
Can a Oklahoma landlord deduct from my deposit?
Landlords can generally deduct for unpaid rent and damage beyond normal wear and tear, and must explain deductions in writing.
How do I demand my security deposit back in Oklahoma?
Send your landlord a written demand letter that cites Okla. Stat. tit. 41, § 115, states the amount owed, and sets a deadline to pay. Send it by certified mail and keep a copy. If the landlord doesn't pay, the letter is useful evidence in small claims court.
Last reviewed October 21, 2026. Read the official text of Okla. Stat. tit. 41, § 115. This page is general information, not legal advice. See our terms of use.