Nebraska Landlord-Tenant Laws 2026

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Security Deposit Notice Period Eviction Late Fee Lease Termination Rent Increase Habitability Landlord Entry Fair Housing

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Security Deposit Rules

Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-1416

Security deposit limited to 1 month rent (no pets) or 1.25 months rent (with pets). Must be returned within 14 days. Itemized statement required.

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Notice Period Requirements

Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-1437

Month-to-month requires 30 days notice. Week-to-week requires 7 days. Lease violation: 14-day notice to cure (30 days for second similar violation).

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Eviction Process

Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-1431

Nonpayment: 3-day notice to pay or quit (7 days in Omaha). Lease violation: 14-day notice to cure. Court filing required.

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Late Fee Rules

Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-1414

No statutory cap on late fees. No required grace period. Fees must be specified in lease and be reasonable.

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Lease Termination

Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-1437

Fixed-term ends per lease. Month-to-month: 30 days notice. Early termination for military deployment or domestic violence with protection order.

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Rent Increase Rules

Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-1414

No rent control. No statutory limit on increases. Proper notice required for month-to-month tenancies (30 days).

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Habitability Standards

Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-1419

Landlord must maintain premises in compliance with building and housing codes, keep common areas safe, provide running water, heat, and maintain essential systems.

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Landlord Entry Rules

Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-1423

Landlord must give at least 24 hours notice before entry. Entry at reasonable times for inspections, repairs, showing. Emergency entry without notice.

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