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OK SB621

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/6/2017

Primary Sponsor

Regina Goodwin

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Origin

Senate

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

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

  • Holds the perpetrator of such violence civilly liable for any economic losses incurred by the landlord resulting from the early lease termination.

  • Prohibits landlords 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.

  • Prohibits landlords from retaliating against tenants who have previously terminated a rental agreement due to being a victim of domestic violence, sexual violence, or stalking.

  • Effective date: November 1, 2017.

Legislative Description

Landlord and tenant; authorizing early termination of tenancy under certain circumstances. Effective date.

Last Action

Coauthored by Representative Goodwin (principal House author)

2/15/2017

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/7/2017

Full Bill Text

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