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OK HB2001

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/7/2011

Primary Sponsor

Joe Dorman

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends 41 O.S. 2001, Section 121 of the Oklahoma Residential Landlord and Tenant Act regarding tenant remedies for landlord noncompliance.

  • Increases the maximum deduction amount a tenant can make from rent for repairs from $100 to $300, or one month's rent, whichever is less.

  • Applies when landlord fails to remedy health and safety conditions within 14 days of tenant notice and the repair cost is reasonable and does not exceed the specified threshold.

  • Tenant must provide itemized statement to landlord and perform work in a workmanlike manner to exercise this deduction right.

  • Effective date: November 1, 2011.

Legislative Description

Landlord and tenant; Oklahoma Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; modifying amount of deduction from rent for repairs; effective date.

Property

Last Action

Third Reading, Measure failed: Ayes: 44 Nays: 50

3/9/2011

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/8/2011

Full Bill Text

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