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HB 3388

Consumer protection; making the advertising of a dwelling unit for lease with all bills paid then charging fees for bills in addition to the stated rent amount a deceptive trade practice; effective date.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Amanda Clinton

Oklahoma bill classifies advertising rental units as "all bills paid" while charging additional utility fees as illegal deceptive trade practice against tenants.

Referred to Civil Judiciary
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Bill Summary · HB 3388

Legislative bill overview

HB 3388 classifies advertising a rental dwelling as "all bills paid" while later charging additional fees for those utilities as a deceptive trade practice under Oklahoma law. The bill targets landlords who misrepresent rental terms in their initial advertising, making such practice enforceable as consumer fraud.

Why is this important

Renters often make housing decisions based on advertised utility costs, and bait-and-switch practices on bills can create significant financial surprises and housing instability. This bill provides legal recourse for tenants who discover hidden charges after signing leases, strengthening consumer protections in the rental market where power imbalances frequently disadvantage tenants.

Potential points of contention

  • Definition clarity: The bill may need clearer language distinguishing between legitimate "all bills paid" offers versus cases where landlords charge for services like parking, pet fees, or maintenance that aren't utilities
  • Enforcement mechanisms: The bill doesn't specify penalties, remedies available to tenants, or how attorney general enforcement would work in practice
  • Landlord concerns: Property owners may argue the law is overly broad and could expose them to litigation for good-faith disputes about what constitutes "bills" versus separate service fees

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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