The hot water has gone out of my home as a renter am I responsible for it

For a single family residence, the Oklahoma Residential Landlord and Tenant Act does not require the landlord to provide hot water, or any running...

What can I legally do about a leak not being fixed in my apartment for 6 months?

You cannot withhold rent. Unless the lease imposes a greater duty, the landlord's duty is to keep the premises "fit an habitable" and keep the...

If you have an Irrevocable Trust and the grantor dies, does it automatically convert to a Revocable Trust as a general rule?

It is actually the opposite - a revocable trust becomes irrevocable when the grantor/settlor dies. [If the person with the power to revoke the...

What are the laws regarding Putting a puppy down with parvo through a vet office?

It is a bad situation for sure, but it seems to be more of a moral and ethical issue than a legal issue. Pets are property under the law. She owns...

A contract is an agreement to do or not do something. So, when you say you agreed to sell someone something, it certainly sounds like you have a...

Are you able to get a prenuptial after you have already married?

Under Oklahoma law, upon marriage each spouse obtains certain rights to property of the other which are enforceable upon dissolution of their...

Do I owe my mother in law for a loan that she split with us but has since filed bankruptcy on?

I agree with Mr. Harrell's and Mr. Laster's answers. I would caution, however, that whether the statute of limitations has run, preventing your...

Is it illegal to sell a property to a minor in the state of Oklahoma?

There is nothing illegal about selling to a minor (other than specifically restricted items like alcohol, tobacco, firearms, ammunition, etc.),...

Both joint tenants must to sign a deed to convey full title to properly (or a portion of the property) to a purchaser. A joint tenant can sell...

Do we have to go to court when temporary guardianship is willing signed on the kids by both parents and a waiver in oklahoma

Some states have enacted laws that specifically address the issues that arise when parents want or need to entrust the custody and care of a minor...