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Nebraska landlord-tenant laws.

The key statutes you need to know as a Nebraska landlord, deposit caps, late fees, entry notice, and required disclosures at a glance.

Security deposit

1 month (+ 0.25 month for pets)

Return: 14 days

Late fees

Reasonable

Entry notice

24 hours

Termination notice

30 days

Rent control

Prohibited

Required disclosures

Every Nebraska residential lease must include these disclosures where applicable. Missing required disclosures can void clauses or trigger statutory penalties.

Lead-based paint

Notable Nebraska quirk

Separate pet deposit capped at 1/4 month's rent.

Nebraska landlord law FAQ

How much can a landlord charge for late rent in Nebraska?

Reasonable. Late fee terms should always be written into the lease.

What is the security deposit limit in Nebraska?

1 month (+ 0.25 month for pets). Deposit return deadline: 14 days.

How much notice does a landlord need to enter a rental in Nebraska?

24 hours.

Is there rent control in Nebraska?

Prohibited.

Sources

Summarized from public statutes, state bar guides, and provincial residential tenancy acts.

This page is general information, not legal advice. Consult a local attorney for your specific situation.

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Other states

Nevada

3 months' rent

New Hampshire

1 month or $100 (whichever is greater)

New Jersey

1.5 months' rent

New Mexico

1 month (leases under 1 year) / no cap (leases of 1 year or more; interest owed on any amount over 1 month)

New York

1 month's rent

North Carolina

1.5 months (month-to-month) / 2 months (longer)

North Dakota

1 month (2 in limited cases); pet deposit up to $2,500 or 2 months' rent, whichever is greater

Ohio

No cap