Oklahoma Security Deposit Demand Letter
A free Oklahoma security deposit demand letter that follows Oklahoma law. Fill in the boxes, check the rules below, then print or copy it. Keep a copy and proof of how you sent it.
What Oklahoma law says
| Deposit return deadline | 45 days after the tenancy ends, possession is delivered AND the tenant makes a written demand for the deposit. Source: 41 O.S. § 115(B) |
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| Itemized deductions | Deductions (accrued rent and damages from tenant noncompliance) must be itemized in a written notice delivered to the tenant by mail with return receipt requested or in person if the tenant can reasonably be found. Source: 41 O.S. § 115(B) |
| Penalty for withholding | If the landlord fails to comply, the tenant may recover the damage/security deposit and any prepaid rent. No statutory double or treble damages. Source: 41 O.S. § 115(E), (G) |
| Wear and tear / move-out charges | Not defined by statute. The deposit may be applied to accrued rent and damages the landlord suffered because of the tenant's noncompliance with the Act and the rental agreement (e.g., the tenant's duty not to deliberately or negligently damage the premises or let any person or pet do so), itemized in a written statement. The balance must be returned within 45 days after termination, delivery of possession and the tenant's written demand. Source: 41 O.S. §§ 115(B), 127(5) |
Fill in your letter
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To: [landlord or manager name], [landlord address]
From: [your name], former tenant at [rental address]
I moved out and returned the keys on [move-out date]. I paid a security deposit of $[deposit amount]. I gave you my forwarding address in writing on [date you gave your address].
Under 41 O.S. § 115(B), a landlord must return the deposit, or send an itemized list of lawful deductions, by the deadline set in that law. I have not received [the deposit / an itemized list].
Please send $[amount owed] to [forwarding address] within [number] days of this letter.
If I do not receive it, I plan to file a claim in small claims court and ask for any additional amount allowed by 41 O.S. § 115(E), (G).
Date: [today's date]
Tenant: [your name]
Signature: ____________________
How to send it: use a method you can prove — certified mail with return receipt, or email/text if your lease allows notices that way. Write down the date.
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