Okla. Admin. Code § 265:10 § 265:10-1-2
Liberal construction
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The rules of this chapter shall be construed liberally to effectuate the purpose and provisions of Title 74 §§324.11a and 324.11b.
Oklahoma Administrative Code § 265:10-1-2 establishes that the rules within this chapter are to be interpreted broadly and in a manner that best carries out the goals of Oklahoma Statutes Title 74, Sections 324.11a and 324.11b. Rather than applying a narrow or technical reading, decision-makers are directed to favor interpretations that advance the underlying legislative purposes. This 'liberal construction' principle shapes how ambiguities or gaps in the chapter's rules are resolved.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 265:10-1-2, property owners and managers should be aware that regulators and adjudicators will read the chapter's rules expansively, not restrictively, when questions of interpretation arise. This means that technical loopholes or narrow readings of specific provisions are unlikely to be favored if they conflict with the broader purposes of Title 74, Sections 324.11a and 324.11b. Compliant operators generally familiarize themselves with those underlying statutory purposes, not just the letter of individual rules.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 265:10-1-2 means that when disputes arise over how a rule in this chapter applies, the interpretation that best serves the chapter's protective purposes is generally preferred. Tenants who believe a provision has been applied too narrowly may be able to raise this liberal-construction principle when contesting a decision or filing a complaint. Tenant-rights organizations can help explain how this interpretive standard has been applied in practice under Title 74, Sections 324.11a and 324.11b.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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