Oklahoma § 41-51 - Abandonment or surrender of nonresidential rental property
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 41-51 — Abandonment or surrender of nonresidential rental property, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 41-51. Abandonment or surrender of nonresidential rental property
- Definitions.
As used in this act:
1. "Landlord" means the owner, lessor or sublessor of a
nonresidential rental property, but does not mean an “owner” as
defined by Section 192 of Title 42 of the Oklahoma Statutes;
2. “Nonresidential rental property” means any land or building
which is rented or leased to a tenant for other than residential
purposes and the rental agreement of which is not regulated under
the provisions of the Oklahoma Residential Landlord and Tenant Act,
Section 101 et seq. of Title 41 of the Oklahoma Statutes or the
Self-Service Storage Facility Lien Act, Section 191 et seq. of Title
42 of the Oklahoma Statutes; and
3. "Tenant" means any person entitled under a rental agreement
to occupy the nonresidential rental property.
Added by Laws 1988, c. 138, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 1988. Amended by Laws
1999, c. 212, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 1999.
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 41. Landlord and Tenant
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 41-51
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 41-51 cover?
Section 41-51 ("Abandonment or surrender of nonresidential rental property") is part of the Oklahoma Statutes, the codified statutory law of Oklahoma. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Oklahoma § 41-51?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 41-51 apply to my situation?
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