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landlord and tenat laws

I am having trouble getting my landlord to do repairs to my trailer. I have notified her in person over 1 year ago when I first moved in September 2007 and again almost every month with payment of rent either written or in person. I have mailed a letter to them a little over a month ago stating that the repairs have not been done with an itemized listing and when the landlord was notified etc.. I have asked when these repairs would be completed and was told on several ocassions that they were not authorized to spend any money on repairs and that a work order has been submitted. I have been waiting over a year and am getting tired of waiting for the repairs to be done. I also have a question about evictions notices/notice to quit. I recieve these notices on the 2 of the month. My questions are. What is my rights for the repairs and how to get action? When are the landlords allowed to give a notice to quit?


Asked on 3/14/09, 6:16 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Marsha Dixon

Re: landlord and tenat laws

They landlord)can only legally enforce a notice to quit and/or evict you after recieving an order from court of competent. And, the landlord has 10 days to fix repairs after written notice. Afterwards, you have 30 days to break the lease and relocate. You can also fix the repairs if under $100.00 and request that it be deducted from your rent. See the Oklahoma Landlord/Tenant Act.

Either way, I recommend that you go to court with these letters requesting these repairs; if such court order and summons are executed or enforced. I should help your case.

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Answered on 3/17/09, 6:25 pm


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