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 Notice | 14-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 Limit | Nebraska Small Claim Court Limit is $3,900 (adjusts every five years) |
| Handling Abandoned Property | 69-2303 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 Eviction | Up to three months rent |
| Tenant Withholding Rent for Repairs | 76-1427 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 Rules | Security 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 Notice | 30 Days |
| Payment of Rent | 76-1414 Terms and conditions of rental agreement; death of tenant; removal of personal property; liability. |
| Property Entry Notice | One Day |
