Okla. Stat. tit. 60, §§ 44–47 § 46
Action After Notice
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After the notice prescribed by the two preceding sections has been served in the manner therein directed, and the period specified by such notice has expired, but not before, the landlord may reenter or proceed according to law to recover possession.
Under 60 O.S. § 46, a landlord's right to reclaim possession of a rental property is conditioned on two sequential steps: proper service of the notice required by the preceding statutory sections, and the full expiration of the notice period specified in that notice. Only after both conditions are satisfied does the law permit the landlord to re-enter the property or pursue a legal action to recover possession. The provision establishes a mandatory waiting period that acts as a procedural safeguard before any possessory action can begin.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators subject to 60 O.S. § 46 generally ensure that any notice to a tenant is served in strict compliance with the methods described in the two preceding sections before counting the notice period. Compliant landlords wait until the full notice period has run its course before taking any step toward re-entry or filing a court action for possession. Initiating re-entry or legal proceedings before the notice period expires is not authorized under this provision, and doing so prematurely could undermine a subsequent eviction proceeding.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under 60 O.S. § 46, tenants have a procedural protection requiring that a landlord both properly serve notice and allow the entire specified notice period to expire before any re-entry or court action for possession is lawful. If a landlord attempts to re-enter or initiates legal proceedings before those conditions are met, a tenant may be able to raise the premature action as a defense in any resulting court proceeding. Tenants who believe a landlord has not followed the notice requirements of this provision may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid office to understand available options.
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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