Okla. Stat. tit. 41, § 41-123
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Wrongful removal or exclusion from dwelling unit
Official statutory text
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.
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.
Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site
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