Okla. Stat. tit. 25, §§ 1451–1453, 1501–1508 § 1506.1
Civil Action
Operative Text
A. An aggrieved person may file a civil action in district court not later than the second year after the occurrence of the termination of an alleged discriminatory housing practice, or the breach of a conciliation agreement entered into pursuant to Section 1101 et seq. of this title, whichever occurs last, to obtain appropriate relief with respect to the discriminatory housing practice or breach. B. The two-year period does not include any time during which an administrative hearing pursuant to Section 1101 et seq. of this title is pending with respect to a complaint or charge pursuant to Section 1101 et seq. of this title based on the discriminatory housing practice. This subsection does not apply to actions arising from a breach of a conciliation agreement. C. An aggrieved person may file an action pursuant to this section whether or not a complaint has been filed pursuant to Section 1502.2 of this title and without regard to the status of any complaint filed pursuant to this section. D. If the Attorney General has obtained a conciliation agreement with the consent of an aggrieved person, the aggrieved person may not file an action pursuant to this section with respect to the alleged discriminatory housing practice that forms the basis for the complaint except to enforce the terms of the agreement. E. An aggrieved person may not file an action pursuant to this section with respect to an alleged discriminatory housing practice that forms the basis of a charge issued by the Attorney General if the Attorney General has begun a hearing on the record pursuant to Section 1101 et seq. of this title with respect to the charge.
Oklahoma law under 25 O.S. § 1506.1 allows a person who believes they have been harmed by a discriminatory housing practice to bring a civil lawsuit in district court. The lawsuit must generally be filed within two years of when the discriminatory practice ended or when a conciliation agreement was breached, whichever is later, though time spent in an active administrative hearing process does not count against that deadline. Certain limitations apply when the Attorney General has already entered into a conciliation agreement on the person's behalf or has begun a formal administrative hearing on the same underlying charge.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under 25 O.S. § 1506.1, property owners and managers should be aware that a person alleging discriminatory housing practices retains the right to pursue a civil lawsuit in district court for up to two years after the alleged violation ended, independent of whether any administrative complaint was filed. Operators who have entered into conciliation agreements should understand that those agreements carry their own legal weight, as a breach can independently restart the civil action clock. Maintaining thorough records of housing decisions, communications, and any administrative proceedings is a practice commonly associated with compliance and preparedness under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under 25 O.S. § 1506.1, individuals who believe they have experienced discriminatory housing practices have the right to file a civil lawsuit in Oklahoma district court, and this right exists regardless of whether an administrative complaint was previously filed or is still pending. The two-year filing window is generally paused during any active administrative hearing, which can preserve the option to pursue court action. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid offices can help individuals understand how the timelines under § 1506.1 interact with any administrative proceedings already underway.
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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