Landlord and tenant; landlord's breach of a rental agreement; notice; text; email; effective date.
HB 1908 amends Oklahoma law to allow tenants to deliver written notice of landlord breaches (like safety issues or non-repair) via text message or email, in addition to traditional written methods. This directly affects tenants and landlords in rental agreements across Oklahoma, making it easier for tenants to formally notify landlords of violations. The bill clarifies that such digital notices are legally valid for triggering remedies like lease termination or rent deductions under existing tenant protections. It becomes effective November 1, 2025.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 3, 2025
Last action Feb 4, 2025
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4
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Committee
1
Feb 4, 2025
Committee
Referred to Civil Judiciary
lower
Feb 3, 2025
Introduced
First Reading
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Arturo Alonso
DDemocratic
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