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    Nebraska Residential Lease Agreement

    Nebraska caps most security deposits at 1 month's rent (2 exceptions apply), and requires its return within 14 days after the lease ends.

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    Nebraska lease rules at a glance

    Key Nebraska rules for a residential lease, with the statute behind each
    RuleWhat the law says
    Security deposit cap1 month's rent (with exceptions)Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-1416(1)
    Deposit return deadline14 days after the lease endsNeb. Rev. Stat. § 76-1416(2)
    Late feesNo state cap · grace period: no state grace periodNeb. Rev. Stat. § 76-1414 (rental agreement terms; silent on late fees), Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-1415 (prohibited provisions; silent on late fees), Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-1414 (silent)
    Landlord entry notice24 hours' noticeNeb. Rev. Stat. § 76-1423, Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-1438
    Ending a month-to-month lease30 days (either side)Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-1437
    Rent increase noticeNo state ruleNeb. Rev. Stat. § 76-1414, Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-1437
    Rent controlNone; cities barred from adopting itNeb. Rev. Stat. § 13-331, LB 266 (2025), slip law, Neb. Const. art. III, § 27
    Eviction notice for unpaid rent7 days (7-day notice of nonpayment and intent to terminate)Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-1431(2)

    Nebraska lease disclosures checklist

    At or before the start of the tenancy, tell the tenant in writing the name and address of the manager and of the owner or the owner's agent for notices, and give the federal lead-paint disclosure for pre-1978 housing (Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-1417; 42 U.S.C. § 4852d). (Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-1417)

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    Deposit cap exceptions in Nebraska
    One month's periodic rent, plus a pet deposit of up to one-quarter of one month's rent Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-1416(1)
    • Additional pet deposit, when appropriate: up to 0.25 months' rent
    • Housing agencies under the Nebraska Housing Agency Act (cap does not apply): no cap
    If a deposit is withheld wrongly
    A landlord who fails to return the deposit properly owes the money due plus court costs and attorney fees, and for willful bad-faith failures also owes the lesser of one month's rent or twice the deposit (Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-1416(3)). (Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-1416(3))
    Deductions from the deposit
    Landlords must send a written itemization of any amounts kept along with the balance within 14 days after the tenancy ends (Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-1416(2)). (Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-1416(2))
    Interest on the deposit
    Nebraska law does not require landlords to pay interest on security deposits (Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-1416 is silent). (Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-1416 (silent))
    Rent control and increases
    Nebraska has no rent control, and since 2025 cities, villages and counties may not adopt or enforce ordinances imposing rent controls on private property; any such ordinance is void (Neb. Rev. Stat. § 13-331). (Neb. Rev. Stat. § 13-331, LB 266 (2025), slip law, Neb. Const. art. III, § 27)

    No statewide rent control; since LB 266 (2025), no city, village or county may enact or enforce an ordinance that would impose rent controls on private property, notwithstanding any home rule charter. Land-use or inclusionary housing ordinances and voluntary contractual rent-restriction programs are exempt (Neb. Rev. Stat. § 13-331).

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    If rent goes unpaid
    For unpaid rent, give written notice of nonpayment and that the lease will end if rent isn't paid within 7 calendar days; if the tenant doesn't pay in that time, you may terminate (Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-1431(2)). (Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-1431(2))

    Nebraska lease FAQs

    How much can a landlord charge for a security deposit in Nebraska?

    Landlords may not collect a security deposit above one month's rent, plus a pet deposit of up to one-quarter of one month's rent (Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-1416(1)).

    How long does a Nebraska landlord have to return a security deposit?

    Landlords must deliver or mail the deposit balance and a written itemization within 14 days after the tenancy ends (Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-1416(2)).

    Is there a limit on late fees in Nebraska?

    Nebraska has no statute capping residential late fees, so any fee must be set in the rental agreement (Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 76-1414, 76-1415 contain no late-fee limit) (Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-1414 (rental agreement terms; silent on late fees)). Nebraska law does not require a grace period before a late fee may be charged, so any grace period comes from the lease (Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-1414 is silent) (Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-1414 (silent)).

    How much notice must a Nebraska landlord give before entering a rental?

    Unless there is an emergency or it is impracticable, a Nebraska landlord must give at least 24 hours' written notice stating the purpose and a reasonable window for entry, and may enter only at reasonable times (Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-1423(3)).

    How much notice ends a month-to-month tenancy in Nebraska?

    Either side may end a Nebraska month-to-month tenancy by written notice given at least 30 days before the rent due date named in the notice (Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-1437(2)).

    What disclosures does a Nebraska lease need?

    At or before the start of the tenancy, tell the tenant in writing the name and address of the manager and of the owner or the owner's agent for notices, and give the federal lead-paint disclosure for pre-1978 housing (Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-1417; 42 U.S.C. § 4852d). The list covers Name and address of the manager and of an owner or agent authorized to accept service of process and notices and Lead-based paint disclosure and EPA pamphlet.

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