In 2024, Oklahoma landlords filed an average of 132 eviction cases daily, totaling 44,235 evictions by November. The state is considered landlord-friendly, with quick eviction processes and low property taxes. Tenants face higher eviction rates due to laws favoring landlords, with many evictions filed by corporate landlords as a means to collect rent. Oklahoma lacks anti-retaliation laws and guarantees for court-appointed lawyers, leaving most tenants to represent themselves. Legal aid services have shown that legal representation significantly helps tenants avoid eviction.
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