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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.

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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.

Eviction timelines in Nebraska

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Other states

Alabama

1 month's rent

Alaska

2 months' rent (1 month if rent ≥ $2,000)

Arizona

1.5 months' rent

Arkansas

2 months' rent

California

1 month's rent (as of July 2024)

Colorado

No statutory cap

Connecticut

2 months' rent (1 month if tenant ≥ 62)

Delaware

1 month's rent (12-month+ leases)