SB149

Landlord and tenant; authorizing court to refer eviction cases to mediation; modifying requirements for landlord recovery of rental dwelling; establishing procedure for certain complaints. Effective date.

Introduced·2/3/25
Int Text

Oklahoma SB149 modifies landlord-tenant laws, allowing court referrals to mediation and restricting landlord actions after tenant complaints.

Oklahoma SB149 amends existing landlord-tenant laws by authorizing district courts to refer eviction cases to mediation. It restricts landlords from recovering possession, increasing rent, or decreasing services for 180 days after tenant complaints about tenantability or code violations. The bill also mandates municipalities with over 100,000 residents to maintain and publish a list of rental property code violations on their websites. The act becomes effective November 1, 2025.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

Feb 4, 2025

Senate

Second Reading referred to Judiciary

Feb 3, 2025

Senate

First Reading

Feb 3, 2025

Senate

Authored by Senator Boren