Closing the short-term rental loophole that allows one co-owner to rent out a shared home without the other’s consent.
About London's Law
London’s Law™ is a proposed property rights bill designed to protect homeowners and families from unauthorized short-term rental listings on platforms like Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com.
Right now, a loophole in state law allows one co-owner—or even an estranged spouse—to list a property for rent without the consent of all deeded owners. This can expose innocent owners to financial risk, tax liability, and personal safety threats, especially in divorce or domestic-conflict situations.
London’s Law closes that loophole by requiring written consent from every owner listed on a property deed before a home can be listed for rent. It’s not anti-business—it’s pro-property rights, pro-family, and pro-transparency.
If your name is on the deed, your voice should count.
THE PROBLEM: A GAP IN Property LAW
THE PROBLEM: A GAP IN Property LAW
THE PROBLEM: A GAP IN Property LAW
Across Oklahoma and Texas, short-term rental platforms like Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com allow entire homes to be listed for rent—even when not all property owners have given consent.
That means:
A spouse can list a marital home without the other’s knowledge during a divorce.
A co-owner can rent out shared property and collect income the other never agreed to.
Innocent owners can face liability, tax exposure, or safety risks for rentals they didn’t authorize.
This loophole in current Oklahoma law ignores basic property rights and creates serious legal and emotional harm.
THE SOLUTION: LONDON’S LAW™
THE PROBLEM: A GAP IN Property LAW
THE PROBLEM: A GAP IN Property LAW
London’s Law establishes a clear legal standard for short-term rental listings in Oklahoma: every property owner listed on a deed must sign or electronically consent before any short-term rental can go live on a platform.
Here’s what the bill does:
Requires written consent from all deeded owners before a listing is approved.
Holds Airbnb, VRBO, and all platforms accountable for verifying consent.
Empowers enforcement by the Oklahoma and Texas Attorney General and local municipalities.
Allows civil remedies and damages for any co-owner harmed by unauthorized listings.
Imposes penalties up to $10,000 per violation for platforms or individuals who fail to comply.
WHY IT MATTERS TO PROPERTY OWNERS
THE PROBLEM: A GAP IN Property LAW
WHY IT MATTERS TO PROPERTY OWNERS
Protects property rights. Prevents abuse of shared homes and ensures fair ownership use.
Supports safe, transparent rentals. Builds trust and accountability in Oklahoma and Texas STR market.
Stops misuse in family disputes. Shields victims of divorce or domestic conflict from unauthorized property use.
Sets a national precedent. Oklahoma can lead the nation in modern property-rights reform.
This law protects families, property owners, and investors alike—ensuring Oklahoma remains a state that honors ownership integrity and individual rights.