LOCAL RULES: 41 O.S. 128

Oklahoma notice of entry requirements

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  • One day's notice, entry at reasonable times
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Oklahoma's Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, 41 O.S. section 128, asks for at least one day's notice before a landlord or its staff enters, at reasonable times. A tenant who refuses lawful access risks an injunction or termination. Here is each rule with a link to the statute.

Last reviewed October 26, 2026 against the official sources listed below.

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Notice period and entry times

WhatWhenRule
Notice givenNovember 2, 2026 (attached to the door)41 O.S. s. 128 (C)
Earliest lawful entry without the tenant's consentNovember 3, 2026, at or after the time of day the notice was given (24 hours later)41 O.S. s. 128 (C)
Planned entryNovember 4, 2026: after the notice period41 O.S. s. 128 (C)
Hours of entryAt reasonable times41 O.S. s. 128 (C)
What the notice must sayAt least one day's notice of the intent to enter, except in an emergency or if impracticable41 O.S. s. 128 (C)

Emergencies, an abandoned unit and the tenant's consent at the time of entry follow their own rules (listed on this page). A lease may give the tenant more notice; check it.

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What Oklahoma requires

  • A tenant may not unreasonably withhold consent for the landlord, its agents and employees to enter to inspect, make necessary or agreed repairs, decorations, alterations or improvements, supply necessary or agreed services, or show the unit to prospective or actual purchasers, mortgagees, tenants, workmen or contractors41 O.S. s. 128 (A) · 41 O.S. s. 128 (A)
  • The landlord, its agents and employees may enter without the tenant's consent in an emergency41 O.S. s. 128 (B)
  • Except in an emergency or if it is impracticable, the landlord gives at least one day's notice of the intent to enter and enters only at reasonable times; the landlord may not abuse access or use it to harass the tenant41 O.S. s. 128 (C) · 41 O.S. s. 128 (C)
  • Unless the tenant has abandoned or surrendered the premises, the landlord has no other right of access during the tenancy except as the Act provides or by court order41 O.S. s. 128 (D)
  • If the tenant refuses lawful access, the landlord may seek an injunction to compel access or terminate the rental agreement41 O.S. s. 128 (E)

One day's notice

Except in an emergency or where it is impracticable, give at least one day's notice of your intent to enter and come at a reasonable time. The rule covers the landlord's agents and employees too.

Emergencies and the limits of access

An emergency allows entry without consent. Apart from an abandoned or surrendered unit, the Act and court orders are the only other sources of access during a tenancy.

When the tenant refuses

A tenant may not unreasonably refuse inspections, repairs, services or showings. If they refuse lawful access, the landlord can ask a court to compel access or end the rental agreement.

Common mistakes

  • Letting a contractor in alone without notice because they are "the landlord's agent": the notice rule still applies.
  • Repeated short-notice visits that amount to harassment.

Sources

Last reviewed October 26, 2026. Next review due January 26, 2027. This page explains published rules to help you write your report. It is not legal advice; the official text linked above governs.