An Oklahoma Rental Application is a valuable tool for property owners looking to rent their property. It helps streamline the screening process by collecting essential information from prospective tenants. Ensure compliance with Oklahoma laws and use our form to make informed decisions before offering a lease agreement.
Laws
- Application Fee – Non-refundable
- Fee Limits – No limits
- Security Deposit – No maximum amount landlords can request for a security deposit (no statute).
Application Fees
There is no limit to the amount a landlord can charge for processing an application. Fees are determined at the landlord’s sole discretion but should be reasonable to cover the costs of screening and conducting background checks.
Fair Housing Protections
The law protects against discrimination based on: [1]
- Race
- Color
- Sex
- Familial status
- National origin
- Disability
- Religion
- Age
- Source of income
- Pregnancy
Exemptions
The following are exempt from fair housing protections: [2]
- Selling/renting a limited number of housing units if the owner occupies one of the units.
Renting rooms in the owner’s residence. - Single-family housing sold or rented by an owner who owns a limited number of homes.
- Housing operated by religious organizations or private clubs.
- Housing intended for the elderly.
- Making housing unavailable to a renter/buyer if their presence would pose a direct threat to the safety of other tenants/persons on the property.
- Discriminating against a person who has been convicted for manufacturing or distributing illegal substances.
Security Deposit Limits
- Security Deposit: A landlord can charge no limit to the amount of security deposit. The security deposit does need to be held in an escrow account maintained in a bank or institution that is federally insured. That way, there’s no risk of the landlord losing the security deposit. [3]
- Return of Security Deposits: Upon the termination of the lease, landlords must return the security deposit within 30 days. If any deductions are made for damages or unpaid rent, the landlord must provide an itemized list of the charges and the remaining balance of the deposit.
Pet Deposit
State laws permit landlords to charge a pet deposit. While there is no limit on the deposit amount, property owners must remember they cannot charge a deposit to renters with service assistance animals.
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