In Oklahoma, what is considered harassment of a tenant?

Unauthorized entry without notice is considered harassment of a tenant because it violates their right to privacy and quiet enjoyment of the rental property. In Oklahoma, landlords are generally required to provide reasonable notice before entering a tenant’s unit, except in cases of emergency. When a landlord enters a property without giving proper notice, it can create an atmosphere of hostility and intimidation for the tenant, infringing upon their legal rights and personal space.

While the failure to return a security deposit, discriminatory leasing practices, and failure to provide utilities can all constitute legal issues and violations of tenant rights, they do not fall under the specific definition of harassment as it relates to landlord-tenant interactions. Harassment typically involves actions that create a hostile living environment, which unauthorized entry directly exemplifies by disregarding the tenant's expectation for privacy and security in their home.