Property Management
An Oklahoma residential tenant gives proper notice to vacate at lease end. The landlord inspects and finds normal wear and tear plus damage from a pet (prohibited in the lease). The landlord may:
AKeep the entire security deposit plus charge additional fees with no itemization
BDeduct documented costs to repair the pet damage from the security deposit and return the balance with an itemized statement within 45 days✓ Correct
CKeep the deposit for any reason including normal wear and tear
DSue the tenant without returning any deposit
Explanation
Oklahoma landlords can deduct from the security deposit for damages beyond normal wear and tear — unauthorized pet damage qualifies. Normal wear and tear cannot be deducted.
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