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Okla. Stat. tit. 41 § 113.1

Denial or Termination of Tenancy to Blind Person Because of Guide Dog

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effective 11/1/1985OklahomaAssistance Animals (FHA)

Operative Text

Okla. Stat. tit. 41 § 113.1
A landlord shall not deny or terminate a tenancy to a blind, deaf, or physically handicapped person because of the guide, signal, or service dog of such person unless such dogs are specifically prohibited in the rental agreement entered into prior to November 1, 1985.
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Plain English

Oklahoma law under 41 O.S. § 113.1 prohibits landlords from refusing to rent to, or evicting, a blind, deaf, or physically disabled person solely because that person uses a guide, signal, or service dog. The only recognized exception applies to rental agreements that were entered into before November 1, 1985, and that specifically prohibited such dogs at that time. This provision establishes a baseline protection for assistance-dog users in the state's residential rental market.

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Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Under 41 O.S. § 113.1, compliant property owners and managers generally do not reject applicants or move to end tenancies on the basis that a prospective or current tenant uses a guide, signal, or service dog. The narrow exception—covering only rental agreements that explicitly banned such dogs and were signed before November 1, 1985—is unlikely to apply to modern leases. Operators typically review their screening criteria and lease terms to ensure no policy inadvertently conflicts with this provision.

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

For Tenants

41 O.S. § 113.1 gives blind, deaf, and physically disabled tenants in Oklahoma the right to keep a guide, signal, or service dog without facing denial of housing or termination of their tenancy on that basis. If a landlord attempts to refuse housing or end a tenancy because of such a dog, that action may constitute a violation of this provision, and tenants can explore options such as raising the violation as a defense in eviction proceedings or contacting a tenant-rights organization for guidance. Consulting with a licensed Oklahoma attorney or a disability-rights advocacy group can help clarify what remedies may be available.

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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Nov 1, 1985
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References In

Rules and statutes that cite this regulation

41 O.S. § 132
41 O.S. § 115
41 O.S. § 121
41 O.S. § 116
41 O.S. § 126
41 O.S. § 116
41 O.S. § 132
41 O.S. § 118
41 O.S. § 118
41 O.S. § 126
41 O.S. § 127
41 O.S. § 111

Related Rules

§ 209.190
Housing accommodations, defined — discrimination against persons with visual, hearing or physical disabilities, prohibited — dogs, guide, hearing or service to have full access — liability for actual damages
§ 3-104.1
Refusal to sell or rent because a person has a guide, hearing or support dog. It is a civil rights violation for the owner or agent of any housing accommodation to: (A) refuse to sell or rent after the making of a bona fide offer, or to refuse to negotiate for the sale or rental of, or otherwise make unavailable or deny property to any blind or hearing impaired person or person with a physical disability because the blind or hearing impaired person or person with a physical disability has a guide, hearing, or support dog; or (B) discriminate against any blind or hearing impaired person or person with a physical disability in the terms, conditions, or privileges of sale or rental property, or in the provision of services or facilities in connection therewith, because the blind or hearing impaired person or person with a physical disability has a guide, hearing, or support dog; or (C) require, because a blind or hearing impaired person or person with a physical disability has a guide, hearing, or support dog, an extra charge in a lease, rental agreement, or contract of purchase or sale, other than for actual damage done to the premises by the dog
§ 10:5-29.9
Possessors of working dog, certain, entitlement to housing, business accommodations

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