Landlord-tenant law

Nebraska Landlord-Tenant Laws

Security deposit limits, eviction notice periods, lease termination requirements, and late fee rules for Nebraska.

Not legal advice. Current as of May 2026. Verify with a local attorney before any compliance decision.

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Security Deposit Max
1 month's rent (plus separate pet deposit up to 0.25 months' rent)
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-1416
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Deposit Return Deadline
14 days
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-1416(2)
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Non-Payment Eviction Notice
7-day notice to pay or quit
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-1431(2)
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Month-to-Month Termination
30 days
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-1437
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Late Fee Cap
No statutory cap (must be reasonable and disclosed)
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Grace Period
No statutory grace period
Nebraska specific notes

Nebraska's 14-day deposit return is one of the tighter deadlines. Omaha does not impose additional local landlord-tenant ordinances beyond state law.

FAQ

Common Nebraska landlord questions

What is the maximum security deposit in Nebraska?+
1 month's rent (plus separate pet deposit up to 0.25 months' rent). Governed by Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-1416. Deposit must be returned within 14 days after the lease ends.
What notice is required to evict a tenant in Nebraska for non-payment of rent?+
7-day notice to pay or quit. Per Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-1431(2). This is the notice period before a landlord can file an eviction lawsuit.
How much notice to end a month-to-month tenancy in Nebraska?+
30 days. Per Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-1437. This applies to no-cause terminations of month-to-month leases.
Are late fees regulated in Nebraska?+
No statutory cap (must be reasonable and disclosed). Grace period: No statutory grace period. Even where no statutory cap exists, late fees must be reasonable and clearly disclosed in the lease.
References

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