Landlord and tenant; preemption, retaliation; remedy; effective date.

HB 1083 preempts local landlord-tenant regulations in Oklahoma, making state law the sole authority for issues like security deposits, rental agreements, and tenant rights. It prohibits landlords from retaliating against tenants who exercise legal rights - such as reporting housing code violations, requesting repairs, or complaining to housing inspectors - within 60 days. Tenants can sue for one month’s rent, actual damages, and attorney fees if retaliated against, while false complaints may trigger a presumption of bad faith. The bill directly affects all residential tenants and landlords statewide under Oklahoma’s housing laws.