Oklahoma Property Law Blog
Oklahoma Supreme Court Approves ACCESS Oklahoma Turnpike Projects
In a recent ruling that has sparked much debate, the Oklahoma Supreme Court sided 6-3 with the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority (OTA) in a challenge to build two Norman-area turnpikes that are part of OTA’s proposed ACCESS Oklahoma turnpike project.
New Oklahoma Law: Prohibition of Discriminatory Restrictive Covenants in Oklahoma Real Estate
HB 2288 is a new law prohibiting discriminatory restrictive covenants in real estate transactions. It declares that such covenants are illegal and unenforceable. HB 2288 also provides a mechanism for property owners, or other individuals with the owner's written and notarized permission, to remove these discriminatory restrictive covenants from their property records by filing a declaration with the county clerk of the county where the real property is located.
Recent Legal Developments Involving the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority
In recent weeks, there have been significant legal developments involving the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority (OTA), the Oklahoma Supreme Court, and the Oklahoma Legislature. These developments have implications for the governance and operations of the OTA, as well as the future of OTA’s proposed ACCESS Oklahoma turnpike project.
The Latest Developments in Oklahoma Turnpike Authority's Access Oklahoma Project and Related Legislation
The Oklahoma legal landscape has recently seen significant developments concerning the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority (OTA) and its Access Oklahoma turnpike project.
Firm Partner Appointed to Norman Strong Towns Community Action Lab Leadership Team and ONE NORMAN Visioning Task Force
PLAINVIEW LEGAL GROUP PLLC is pleased to announce the appointment of Travis Dennis to the Norman Strong Towns Community Action Lab Leadership Team and the ONE NORMAN Visioning Task Force.
OTA Loses Jurisdiction Battle
Let’s discuss all four OTA lawsuits and the most recent updates in each of them, including the Supreme Court’s denial of jurisdiction over certain matters.
OTA’s Motion to Dismiss Denied
A judge denied the OTA’s Motion to Dismiss in a case dealing with violations of the Open Meeting Act. Read to find out why, and what the OTA will do next.
In the Matter of the Estate of Powers: Spousal Allowances
This post is the first in a series about the Powers probate opinion. First up: a family fights over estate money in the form of a delayed request for a spousal allowance.
OTA Bond Issuance Awaits Lawsuit Conclusions and Supreme Court Support
$500 million in OTA bonds can only be issued after the completion of two lawsuits and the approval of the Supreme Court. What does this mean for the projects already getting started? Read to find out what we know so far.
Forming an LLC in Oklahoma
This is a brief rundown of the requirements of starting an LLC in Oklahoma. It’s a lot of work, but we’re here to help.
Surface vs. Mineral Rights in Oklahoma: Important Considerations for Landowners
In Oklahoma, there are two types of land rights: surface rights and mineral rights. It’s important to know the history of your land and if the surface and mineral rights have been severed, because it will affect the rights you have over the use of your land.
The Housing Situation In Norman
What’s happening with housing in Norman? Rising costs for everyone in the property game.
OTC Approves Turnpike Routes
Despite a commissioner’s vacancy and plenty of protesting, the OTC approved the three highly contested ACCESS Oklahoma projects, and the OTA filed two motions to dismiss the lawsuits against them.
Leasing Your Mineral Rights
If you own mineral rights in Oklahoma, it’s likely you’ve been contacted before about leasing those rights out. But what if you haven’t been contacted before? What if you’re new to the mineral rights world? Where do you even start?
The OTA Plans for the Supreme Court
Resolutions and applications and rulings, oh my! The OTA’s Special Board Meeting moved ACCESS Oklahoma Plans forward even in the midst of several lawsuits.
Norman Updates Building Codes for Center City Area
Changes include things like parking spot requirements, bedroom dimensions, unit minimums for multi-family housing, and more.
The Why and How of Quiet Title Actions
Without a clear title, it becomes much more difficult to sell the property and sell it for a decent price, get a loan or mortgage, or exercise your rights as an owner; not to mention it opens you up to outside claims of ownership.
Landlord-Tenant Repair and Deduct Update Signed into Law
House Bill 3409 modifies a portion of The Oklahoma Residential Landlord and Tenant Act that deals with repairs – and deductions of the cost of that repair from rent.
What if I Resist Eminent Domain?
If you are considering resisting the OTA’s right to use eminent domain, you should contact a property attorney. Some of the current resisters have done so, and are part of a pending lawsuit.
Turnpike Expansion and Eminent Domain
The OTA’s website and specific construction and proposal outlines are hard to navigate, and they might leave you even more confused on how the expansion will affect you. Plainview Legal Group is here to guide you through it.