Tenant Rulebook
General information from state law and official guides, not legal advice. Cities and counties can add their own rules.

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Landlord and tenant rules in Nebraska

The statewide rules on deposits, notice, entry and rent in Nebraska, mainly from the Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, Neb. Rev. Stat. 76-1401 to 76-1449. Checked 29 October 2026.

Security deposits and fees

Security deposit limit

1 month's rent, plus pet deposit up to 1/4 month1Neb. Rev. Stat. 76-1416

A deposit may not be more than one month's rent. A separate pet deposit of up to one quarter of a month's rent is allowed.

Deposit return deadline

14 days1Neb. Rev. Stat. 76-1416

The landlord must return the deposit, with an itemized list of any amounts kept, within 14 days after the tenancy ends.

Interest on deposits

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Late fees

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Notice, entry and rent

Tenant ending a month-to-month tenancy

30 days2Neb. Rev. Stat. 76-1437(2)

Either side can end a month-to-month tenancy with written notice given at least 30 days before the rent date named in the notice.

Landlord ending a month-to-month tenancy

30 days2Neb. Rev. Stat. 76-1437(2)

Either side can end a month-to-month tenancy with written notice given at least 30 days before the rent date named in the notice.

Notice of a rent increase

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Statewide rent limits

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Landlord entry

24 hours' written notice3Neb. Rev. Stat. 76-1423(3)(a)

The landlord must give at least 24 hours' written notice stating the purpose and a reasonable time window for entry. No notice is needed in an emergency or where it is impracticable.

Notice for unpaid rent

7 days4Neb. Rev. Stat. 76-1431(2)

If rent is unpaid, the landlord may end the lease if the tenant does not pay within seven calendar days after written notice.

Many cities and counties add their own rules, such as rent stabilization or longer notice periods, and a lease can give a tenant more protection than the law requires. Check your local housing office or a legal aid group before you act.

Sources

  1. Neb. Rev. Stat. 76-1416, Nebraska Legislatureofficial
  2. Neb. Rev. Stat. 76-1437, Nebraska Legislatureofficial
  3. Neb. Rev. Stat. 76-1423, Nebraska Legislatureofficial
  4. Neb. Rev. Stat. 76-1431, Nebraska Legislatureofficial

"Secondary" sources reproduce the official text. We use them only where the official site could not be read.