State Law Guide · Updated January 2026
Oklahoma Security Deposit Laws
Under Oklahoma Statutes Title 41 § 115, Oklahoma landlords must return security deposits within 45 days of a tenant moving out. Landlords who wrongfully withhold deposits face penalties of up to Up to 2x the deposit wrongfully withheld.
Quick Answer
In Oklahoma, landlords have 45 days to return your security deposit after you move out and provide a forwarding address. The maximum deposit is No statutory limit. If your landlord wrongfully withholds your deposit, you can sue in Small Claims Court (up to $10,000) and may recover Up to 2x the deposit wrongfully withheld under Oklahoma Statutes Title 41 § 115. Landlords must provide an itemized statement of deductions.
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What Oklahoma Law Requires
Return Deadline
Landlords have exactly 45 days to return your deposit after you move out. If they make deductions, they must provide an itemized statement explaining each charge with documentation.
Penalties for Violations
Landlords who wrongfully withhold deposits face Up to 2x the deposit wrongfully withheld. You can file in small claims court for amounts up to $10,000without needing an attorney.
Interest Requirements
No interest requirement
Common Deductions Landlords Make
Federal guidelines from HUD and the IRS establish "useful life" standards that limit what landlords can charge. Many common deductions are partially or fully invalid under these guidelines.
Carpet Replacement
Typical: $400-1,3005-year useful life per HUD MAP Guide Appendix 5C. Charges may be reduced or invalid based on how long you lived there.
Storm Damage
Typical: $100-500May be contestable depending on your lease terms and move-in condition.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long does an Oklahoma landlord have to return my deposit?
Oklahoma landlords have 45 days—one of the longer deadlines. They must provide an itemized statement.
What penalties exist for Oklahoma landlords?
Wrongful withholding can result in up to 2x the deposit amount.
Official Resources
- Oklahoma Attorney General Consumer Protection(Government)
- Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma(Legal Aid)
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Based on Oklahoma Statutes Title 41 § 115 · HUD Handbook 4350.1 · IRS Publication 527