SB1296

Oklahoma SB1296 amends the Oklahoma Residential Landlord and Tenant Act to restrict rent increases and require notice.

Oklahoma SB1296 amends the Oklahoma Residential Landlord and Tenant Act to establish restrictions on rent increases. It mandates that landlords cannot increase rent without prior written notice, which must include the amount of the increase, the new rent, the effective date, and any applicable exemption facts. The bill also provides exceptions to these restrictions and sets penalties for landlords who violate the rent increase provisions. The act will become effective November 1, 2026.