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OK SB1356

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/1/2016

Primary Sponsor

John Sparks

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Victims of domestic violence, sexual violence, or stalking may terminate a lease without penalty by providing written notice and either a protective order or police report within 30 days of the incident

  • Perpetrators of such violence may be held civilly liable for any economic loss the landlord incurs from the early lease termination

  • Rental agreements cannot include provisions that waive or limit a tenant's right to summon police or other emergency assistance

  • Landlords are prohibited from denying, refusing to renew, or terminating tenancy because an applicant, tenant, or household member is a victim or alleged victim of domestic violence, sexual violence, or stalking

  • Effective date: November 1, 2016

Legislative Description

Landlord and tenant; authorizing early termination of certain tenancy; prohibiting certain provisions in lease agreement. Effective date.

Last Action

coauthored by Holt

2/15/2016

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/2/2016

Full Bill Text

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