Landlord Entry Rules in Oklahoma
Oklahoma rules on landlord entry for renters and landlords, with the statute or official page behind each answer. Last verified: 2026-10-22.
Short answer: At least 1 day's notice of intent to enter, at reasonable times, for inspections, repairs, services, or showing the unit. No notice needed in an emergency or when impracticable. 41 O.S. § 128; remedies 41 O.S. § 124
The rules in Oklahoma
| Landlord entry notice | At least 1 day's notice of intent to enter, at reasonable times, for inspections, repairs, services, or showing the unit. No notice needed in an emergency or when impracticable. For unlawful or harassing entry the tenant may get an injunction or terminate the lease, plus actual damages (41 O.S. § 124, https://www.oscn.net/applications/oscn/DeliverDocument.asp?CiteID=71773). |
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Oklahoma vs. neighboring states
| State | Landlord entry notice |
|---|---|
| Oklahoma | At least 1 day's notice of intent to enter, at reasonable times, for inspections, repairs, services, or showing the unit. No notice needed in an emergency or when impracticable. 41 O.S. § 128; remedies 41 O.S. § 124 |
| Arkansas | No statute — Arkansas sets no advance-notice requirement for landlord entry. The tenant may not unreasonably withhold consent for the landlord to enter to inspect, make necessary or agreed repairs, decorations, alterations, or improvements, supply services, investigate possible rule or lease violations or criminal activity, or show the unit to prospective or actual buyers, lenders, tenants, workers, or contractors. The tenant may not change the locks without the landlord's permission. If the tenant refuses lawful access, the landlord may seek an injunction in district court (no bond) or terminate the lease, and recover actual damages and reasonable attorney's fees. Ark. Code Ann. §§ 18-17-602, 18-17-705 |
| Colorado | No general statute on landlord entry or advance notice. For habitability repairs, the landlord must give at least 24 hours' written notice of entry, stating the date, time, and expected duration, unless the condition imminently threatens life, health, or safety or threatens substantial property damage. C.R.S. § 38-12-503(6) |
| Kansas | Landlord may enter at reasonable hours after reasonable notice to inspect, repair, supply services, or show the unit; may enter without consent in an extreme hazard involving potential loss of life or severe property damage; may not abuse access to harass. K.S.A. 58-2557 |
| Missouri | No statute — entry and notice before entry are governed by the lease. RSMo Chs. 441, 534 and 535 (no section on landlord entry) |
| New Mexico | 24 hours' written notice stating the purpose and date and a reasonable time frame, unless otherwise agreed. No notice needed for repairs/services within 7 days of the resident's request, when accompanied by a public inspector or utility/cable representative, or in an emergency. NMSA 1978, § 47-8-24 |
| Texas | No statute Tex. Prop. Code ch. 92 |
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Landlord Entry Rules in Oklahoma FAQ
Can a landlord enter without notice in Oklahoma?
At least 1 day's notice of intent to enter, at reasonable times, for inspections, repairs, services, or showing the unit. No notice needed in an emergency or when impracticable. (41 O.S. § 128; remedies 41 O.S. § 124)
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