Property Management

Under Oklahoma's Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, a landlord may use a security deposit for all of the following EXCEPT:

AUnpaid rent
BCleaning costs beyond normal wear and tear
CRepainting due to normal aging of paint✓ Correct
DRepair of damage caused by the tenant

Explanation

A landlord may use the security deposit for unpaid rent and tenant-caused damages, but NOT for normal wear and tear (which includes repainting after normal use). Deducting for normal wear and tear is a common security deposit dispute.

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