Oklahoma Statutes

Okla. Stat. tit. 41, § 123 (2026)

Wrongful removal or exclusion from dwelling unit

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If a landlord wrongfully removes or excludes a tenant from possession of a dwelling unit, the tenant may recover possession by a proceeding brought in a court of competent jurisdiction, or terminate the rental agreement after giving notice of such intention to the landlord, and in either case recover an amount not more than twice the average monthly rental, or twice his actual damages, whichever is greater. If the rental agreement is terminated, the landlord shall return all deposits recoverable under Section 15 of this act and all prepaid and unearned rent. Added by Laws 1978, c. 257, § 23, eff. Oct. 1, 1978.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 2 cases, 1991–1996 · leading case: Wagoner v. Bennett, 814 P.2d 476 (Okla. 1991).

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Wagoner v. Bennett, 814 P.2d 476 (Okla. 1991). · cites it 4× “41 O.S.1981 § 123. . 41 O.S.1981 § 124. .”

Liberty Mut. Ins. v. East Cent. Oklahoma Elec. Coop., 97 F.3d 383 (10th Cir. 1996). “See Okla.Stat. tit. 41, § 123 (providing a tenant with an action for wrongful eviction), interpreted in Wagoner v.”

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