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Okla. Stat. tit. 25, §§ 1451–1453, 1501–1508 § 1506.8

Reasonable Attorney Fees

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Verified 10/17/2026 · Next check 10/18/2026
effective 5/7/2013OklahomaFair Housing & Anti-Discrimination

Operative Text

Okla. Stat. tit. 25, §§ 1451–1453, 1501–1508 § 1506.8
A court in a civil action brought pursuant to Section 1101 et seq. of this
title may award reasonable attorney fees to the prevailing party and assess
court costs against the nonprevailing party.
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Plain English

Under 25 O.S. § 1506.8, when a civil rights civil action is brought under Oklahoma's anti-discrimination statutes (Section 1101 et seq.), a court has the discretion to award reasonable attorney fees to whichever party prevails in the case. The court may also require the losing party to pay court costs. This provision applies to civil actions brought under Oklahoma's civil rights framework, meaning neither side is automatically shielded from bearing the other's legal costs.

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Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Property owners and managers involved in civil rights litigation under 25 O.S. § 1506.8 should be aware that a court may award attorney fees and court costs against a nonprevailing party. Operators who maintain documented, consistent, and nondiscriminatory policies and practices are generally better positioned in any civil action brought under Section 1101 et seq. Understanding the potential financial exposure associated with attorney fee awards is a key consideration when evaluating how to respond to a civil rights complaint.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Under 25 O.S. § 1506.8, tenants who successfully prevail in a civil rights action brought under Section 1101 et seq. may be eligible to have the court award them reasonable attorney fees, which can make pursuing a claim more financially accessible. Conversely, tenants should be aware that the same provision allows a court to award fees against a nonprevailing party. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid offices can help individuals understand what filing a civil action under Oklahoma's anti-discrimination statutes may involve.

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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Effective Timeline

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May 7, 2013
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References In

Rules and statutes that cite this regulation

25 O.S. § 1502.5
25 O.S. § 1506.3
25 O.S. § 1501
25 O.S. § 1505.1
25 O.S. § 1502.7
25 O.S. § 1502.1
25 O.S. § 1502.2
25 O.S. § 1506.4
25 O.S. § 1506.3
25 O.S. § 1502.5
25 O.S. § 1502.2

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