30 days to return the deposit; cap no statutory cap.
The deposit and an itemized statement are due within 30 days after the tenant demands it. There is no statutory cap on the deposit amount.
What this means for you: The 30-day clock starts when you make a written demand for the deposit.
Your next step: Send a written demand with a forwarding address.
Source: Okla. Stat. tit. 41, § 115. Reviewed 2026-06-16 (needs local verification).
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Security deposit in nearby states: Texas (30 days to return the deposit; cap no statutory cap) · Kansas (30 days to return the deposit; cap 1 month's rent) · Missouri (30 days to return the deposit; cap 2 months' rent) · Arkansas (60 days to return the deposit; cap 2 months' rent) · New Mexico (30 days to return the deposit; cap 1 month's rent) · Colorado (30 days to return the deposit; cap 2 months' rent).
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and vary by locality; consult a licensed attorney or your local housing authority.
Updated July 2026