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.

Summary

The bill declares that any landlord or person who lists a dwelling for lease as having all utilities included, but later charges the tenant for those utilities, is violating Oklahoma's consumer protection law. It applies to anyone advertising a rental unit in the state and subjects violators to the penalties already provided under the Oklahoma Consumer Protection Act. The measure aims to protect renters from misleading rent advertisements.

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