Can my tenant give one week notice to move out in Oklahoma?

Full question:

I rented my house in Oklahoma to a bachelor, and this was a tenancy at will. My tenant is moving from the rented premises and has provided me one week notice. Can my tenant leave the house by giving one week notice?

  • Category: Landlord Tenant
  • Subcategory: Lease Termination
  • Date:
  • State: Oklahoma

Answer:

In Oklahoma, a tenant at will must provide thirty days' written notice before ending the tenancy. According to 41 Okl. St. § 4, either party must give this notice to terminate a tenancy at will. Therefore, your tenant cannot leave with just one week’s notice and is required to give thirty days' notice instead.

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