Okla. Stat. tit. 60, §§ 44–47 § 45
Notice - How Served
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The notice prescribed by the last section must be in writing, and must be served by delivering the same to the tenant, or to some person of discretion residing on the premises; or if neither can, with reasonable diligence, be found, the notice may be served by affixing it on a conspicuous part of the premises, where it may be conveniently read.
Under 60 O.S. § 45, a statutory notice to a tenant must be delivered in writing rather than communicated verbally. The law establishes a priority order for service: first, direct delivery to the tenant personally or to a responsible adult residing at the premises; and only if neither can be found after reasonable effort may the notice be posted in a conspicuous, readable location on the property. This provision governs the mechanics of how notice is validly served, not the content or timing of the notice itself.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators serving notices under 60 O.S. § 45 generally ensure the notice is prepared in writing before any attempt at service. A compliant approach typically begins with attempting personal delivery to the tenant or a responsible adult resident; only after documenting that neither could be located with reasonable diligence would posting on a conspicuous part of the premises be appropriate. Keeping a record of each service attempt—including dates, times, and outcomes—is a practice commonly associated with demonstrating compliance with this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under 60 O.S. § 45, tenants have a right to receive required notices in writing, and the law sets out specific steps a landlord must follow before resorting to posting a notice on the property. If a notice was not served in accordance with this section's requirements—for example, if it was given verbally or posted without a genuine prior attempt at personal delivery—that procedural defect may be relevant to any legal proceeding arising from the notice. Tenants who believe a notice was improperly served can consult a local tenant-rights organization or legal aid office to understand what options may be available to them.
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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