Nebraska Landlord-Tenant Laws
This overview summarizes common Nebraska landlord-tenant topics using published statute references (Nebraska Revised Statutes 76-1401). Laws change — confirm details with official sources.
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Security Deposit Laws
1 month's rent
14 days
No statutory requirement
The rule: Max 1 month's rent, plus a pet deposit of up to a quarter of a month's rent. Within 14 days after the tenancy ends the landlord must deliver or mail the balance with a written itemization of deductions. A willful, bad-faith failure can add liquidated damages of one month's rent or twice the deposit, whichever is less (Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-1416).
Landlords should provide an itemized deduction list when withholding any portion of the deposit.
Reviewed · Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-1416
Eviction Notice Requirements
3 days notice
14 days notice
Court filing and service rules vary by county. Use our eviction timeline calculator for planning.
Notice to Vacate
30 days notice
No notice required if lease ends
Late Rent Fees
No statutory requirement
No limit
Additional Regulations
No statewide rent control
1 day
When to use Nebraska document templates
Use LeaseCraft templates when you need PDF and editable DOCX lease and notice forms built for Nebraska landlords and tenants. Start with the residential lease generator, then add notices from the sidebar.
Common mistakes in Nebraska
- Relying on verbal agreements instead of a written lease with required disclosures
- Missing the security deposit return deadline (14 days)
- Serving eviction or termination notices with incorrect day counts
Frequently asked questions
In Nebraska the security deposit limit is 1 month's rent. The return deadline is 14 days. Max 1 month's rent, plus a pet deposit of up to a quarter of a month's rent. Within 14 days after the tenancy ends the landlord must deliver or mail the balance with a written itemization of deductions. A willful, bad-faith failure can add liquidated damages of one month's rent or twice the deposit, whichever is less (Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-1416).
Confirm current rules in Nebraska Revised Statutes 76-1401.
Disclaimer: Educational summary only, not legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney in your state for specific guidance. LeaseCraft is not a law firm. Statutes change — verify requirements with official Nebraska sources before relying on this information. Last reviewed: 2026-09-27.