Oklahoma: rules and deadlines at a glance

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Claim deadlines · Small claims limits · Property division · Dog bite rules · Shared fault rules · Security deposit rules · Eviction notice rules · Property tax rates

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Filing deadlines (statute of limitations)

Property damage	2 years

Claim deadlines

Acknowledge	30 days (unless paid sooner)
Accept or deny	60 days after proof of loss (property and casualty)
Pay	Written offer or rejection within 60 days of proof of loss

Small claims limits Single detailed source

Dollar limit	$10,000
Filing fee	$45 up to $5,000; higher above
Lawyers	Allowed

Property division

System	Equitable distribution
Opt-in community property	No

Dog bite rules Single detailed source

Rule	Strict liability
Details	Strict liability

Shared fault rules

Rule	Modified comparative negligence (51% bar)
When you are barred	Barred if you are 51% or more at fault

Security deposit rules Single detailed source

Maximum deposit	No state limit
Return deadline	45 days after move-out and written request

Eviction notice rules Single detailed source

Notice before filing	5 days after a written demand

Property tax rates

Effective rate	0.79%
On a $300,000 home	$2,370 a year