Nebraska Landlord-Tenant Laws

Nebraska Rental Laws

Neb. Rev. Stat. 76-1401 to 76-1449

Termination for Nonpayment Notice
(Eviction Notice)
3-Day Notice
76-1431 Noncompliance; failure to pay rent; effect; violent criminal activity upon premises; landlord; powers.
Termination for Lease Violation Notice14-Day Notice to cure
Plus 16 Days to vacate
76-1431 Noncompliance; failure to pay rent; effect; violent criminal activity upon premises; landlord; powers.
Small Claim Court LimitNebraska Small Claim Court Limit is $3,900 (adjusts every five years)
Handling Abandoned Property69-2303 Personal property remaining on premises; landlord; duties; notice; contents; delivery.
69-2304 Notice; statement required.
69-2305 Notice; form.
69-2306 Landlord; property; removal and storage; liability.
69-2307 Landlord; release of personal property; when.
69-2308 Sale of personal property; when required; notice of sale; requirements; disposition of proceeds.
69-2309 Release or disposition of personal property; liability of landlord.
69-2310 Costs of storage; how assessed.
69-2311 Residential landlord; surrender personal property to residential tenant; conditions; applicability of section.
69-2312 Landlord retaining personal property; civil action authorized.
69-2313 Lost personal property; disposition; liability.
69-2314 Remedy; not exclusive.
Penalty for Self-Help EvictionUp to three months rent
Tenant Withholding Rent for Repairs76-1427 Wrongful failure to supply heat, water, hot water, or essential services.
76-1428 Landlord’s noncompliance as defense to action for possession.
Required Disclosures Owner or Agent Identity 76-1417 Disclosure.
Non-Refundable Fees
Security Deposit RulesSecurity Deposit Amount: up to 1 month (no pets) ; up to 1 1/4 months (with pets)
Deadline to itemize and return of security deposit: 14 days

76-1416 Security deposits; prepaid rent.
Month-to-Month Notice30 Days
Payment of Rent76-1414 Terms and conditions of rental agreement; death of tenant; removal of personal property; liability.
Property Entry
Notice
One Day

Landlord-Tenant State Laws