Getting Help During the Eviction Process

By Erin Laine, Staff Attorney at Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma

Staying in safe, secure, and comfortable housing is undoubtedly important for any person, but especially for older adults or those on a fixed income who may find it more difficult to move.

Oklahoma is one of the top evictors in the country. As of 2021, Tulsa was ranked 11th for the highest eviction rate among American cities. In September 2020, a moratorium was issued prohibiting most evictions for nonpayment of rent in areas with high rates of COVID. Rental assistance funds were also available from the federal government during that time.

Now that rental assistance funds have mostly dried up, evictions for nonpayment of rent are again on the rise. However, there are ways for tenants to protect themselves and get legal assistance if needed.

Formal Eviction Process

Your landlord cannot legally lock you out or remove you from your home without going through the formal eviction process, called a Forcible Entry and Detainer. To evict you, your landlord has to fulfill certain notice requirements.

Your landlord cannot evict you for no reason at all in the middle of your lease term. They can only evict you for nonpayment of rent, lease violations, criminal activity, or if you stay past the end of your lease term when the landlord chose not to renew your lease.

If an eviction is filed, you should get a court summons personally served to you or posted to your door and a notification by certified mail. The summons must be served at least three days before you are set to go to court.

If you receive a summons, you should go to court at your scheduled date and time or you will be defaulted. If you receive a default, the judge will grant your landlord immediate judgment and possession. This means that the sheriff will be authorized to place a 48-hour notice on your door. At the expiration of the 48-hour notice, the sheriff will be authorized to forcibly remove you from your unit and change the locks.

If you go to court, you will likely get more time to move, at minimum.

Evictions For Nonpayment Of Rent

Under the Oklahoma Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, rent is generally considered to be late after the fifth day of the month, although your lease may have different time frames. Any time after rent is late, your landlord may sue for the rent. If your landlord wants to recover the rent and terminate your lease to get possession of the property; however, they must fulfill some notice requirements before filing an eviction.

If you are late on your rent payment, your landlord must give you a notice that the rent is late. These notices typically give you five days to either pay your rent or move out. It is important to note that certain types of public housing have different time requirements for notices.

If you do not pay your balance or move out within the time required, your landlord may file an eviction requesting the amount due and possession of the property. It is always advisable to try to work out a payment arrangement with your landlord before an eviction is filed. Contact Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma to help with payment arrangements.

Free Legal Help is Available

Legal Aid attorneys provide free legal services to lowincome tenants and can help you get a better outcome in court. If you receive a court summons, call Legal Aid Services at (888) 534-5243, Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Calling ahead will increase your chances of getting an attorney assigned to represent you.

Renters can also call Legal Aid Services for assistance with other landlord-tenant issues such as repairs. Attorneys can provide legal advice and other services to help stabilize your housing and prevent evictions.

If you believe you are being discriminated against or you live in public housing and don’t know your rights, contact Legal Aid or visit legalaidok.org.

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