Can I terminate my month-to-month lease?
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Can I terminate my month-to-month lease?
I entered into a month-to-month lease (verbal agreement) with a friend last year and I want to move out because I feel uncomfortable with her friends in the home. They have said numerous racist comments to me and have posted their comments on her social networking site. I want to move out before next month’s rent (about 3 weeks away), and I was wondering what I need to do to avoid breaking any laws. Racist comments are absolutely unacceptable, and I need to move out now.
Asked on September 27, 2010 under Real Estate Law, Oklahoma
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
According to OK law, §41-111.: Except as otherwise provided in the Oklahoma Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, when the tenancy is month-to-month or tenancy at will, the landlord or tenant may terminate the tenancy provided the landlord or tenant gives a written notice to the other at least thirty (30) days before the date upon which the termination is to become effective. The thirty-day period to terminate shall begin to run from the date notice to terminate is served...
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