Oklahoma Deposit Interest Rules
no interest requiredOklahoma has no statewide requirement that landlords pay interest on security deposits (14 of 51 US jurisdictions do). Your lease may still promise interest — if it does, that promise is enforceable.
Educational information: generated from our Oklahoma law database (last updated 2024-01-01). Not legal advice.
How Oklahoma compares
14 of 51 US jurisdictions require landlords to pay interest on security deposits. Here is how Oklahoma compares with other states in our database.
| State | Deposit Interest Rules |
|---|---|
| Oklahoma | no interest required |
| Oregon | no interest required |
| Pennsylvania | interest required (deposits held 2+ years) |
| Rhode Island | no interest required |
| South Carolina | no interest required |
Frequently asked questions
- Do landlords have to pay interest on security deposits in Oklahoma?
- No statewide statute requires it in Oklahoma, though local ordinances or your lease can add the obligation. No statutory limit on deposit amount. Must be held in escrow at Oklahoma federally insured financial institution. Return within 45 days after termination and written demand. Must provide itemized statement of deductions.
- How large can the deposit itself be in Oklahoma?
- Oklahoma sets no statewide statutory maximum on the deposit amount — it is negotiated in the lease.
- When do I get my security deposit back in Oklahoma?
- Generally within 45 days after termination and your written demand.
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Educational information generated from state statute data — not legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney in Oklahoma for your specific situation.