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Oklahoma 45-Day Security Deposit Rule

Section 115 requires the landlord to return the remaining security deposit without interest within 45 days after termination of tenancy, delivery of possession and written demand by the tenant.

Last reviewed: August 30, 20261 official source cited
Deadline45 days

All three statutory trigger facts matter.

Interest on returned balanceWithout interest

Section 115 expressly states this for the returned balance.

Written demandRequired

Do not calculate the deadline from move-out alone.

Timeline checklist

  • Termination date.
  • Possession/key-return date.
  • Written-demand date.
  • Proof the demand was delivered.
  • Date the balance and itemization were sent.
Oklahoma has a three-part deadline trigger. Termination, delivery of possession and written demand all matter. Educational information only.

Official source

Oklahoma Legislature41 O.S. § 115 — Damage or security deposits ↗

Official Oklahoma Statutes, Title 41. Section 115 covers escrow, allowable deposit use, written itemization, the 45-day return rule, written demand and the six-month demand cutoff.

Related Oklahoma guides

Security Deposit →Written Demand →6-Month Demand →Itemized Deductions →