Oklahoma Statewide Rule

Oklahoma Landlord Entry: At Least One Day's Notice Under Tit. 41 § 128

Some RestrictionsApplies statewide across Oklahoma (2026)

Under Okla. Stat. tit. 41 § 128, an Oklahoma landlord must give the tenant at least one (1) day's notice before entering the dwelling and may enter only at reasonable times. No notice is required in a genuine emergency. The landlord may not abuse the right of access or use entries to harass the tenant.

Key Facts

Notice required: At least 1 day's notice before entry (§ 128(C))
Timing: Entry only at reasonable times
Emergency: No notice required in case of emergency (§ 128(B))
Harassment: Landlord may not abuse access or use it to harass
Statute: Okla. Stat. tit. 41 § 128

Last verified: 2026-06-27

Full Breakdown

Okla. Stat. tit. 41 § 128(C) provides: "Except in case of emergency or unless it is impracticable to do so, the landlord shall give the tenant at least one (1) day's notice of his intent to enter and may enter only at reasonable times." Subsection (A) lists permitted purposes—inspections, repairs, decorations, alterations, supplying services, and showing the unit to buyers, lenders, tenants, or contractors—and bars the tenant from unreasonably withholding consent. Under subsection (B), the landlord may enter without notice in an emergency. If a tenant unlawfully refuses access, § 128(E) lets the landlord seek injunctive relief or terminate the rental agreement.

Violations & Penalties

No specific statutory penalty for improper entry, but § 128(C) bars abuse of access or harassment; a tenant facing repeated unlawful entries may pursue remedies such as termination or injunctive relief for the landlord's breach.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much notice must an Oklahoma landlord give before entering?

At least one (1) day's notice under Okla. Stat. tit. 41 § 128(C), except in an emergency or where giving notice is impracticable. Entry is allowed only at reasonable times and only for purposes such as inspections, repairs, or showing the unit.

Can an Oklahoma landlord enter without notice?

Only in a genuine emergency, where § 128(B) permits entry without the tenant's consent. Otherwise the landlord must give at least one day's notice and may not abuse the right of access or use it to harass the tenant.

What happens if a tenant refuses to let the landlord in?

If a tenant unreasonably refuses lawful access, § 128(E) allows the landlord to obtain injunctive relief to compel entry or to terminate the rental agreement.

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