Summary:

• Maintenance of the Property – Landlords must comply with the health and safety codes to make sure the rental property is safe and habitable.^[1]
• Security Deposits – Deposits must be returned within 14 days after a lease end date. If any deductions were made then the landlord needs to provide an itemized list of deductions.

Summary:

• 14 Days – landlords must return the deposit to tenant 14 days from the lease end date.^[2]
• Itemized List – Deductions must be itemized by the landlord and shared with the tenant.

Summary: Both landlords and tenants can terminate a lease under the following conditions:

• Landlord’s Ability to Terminate
  • 7-day notice for nonpayment of rent.
  • 14-day notice to correct lease violations.
• Tenant’s Ability to Terminate
  • Tenants may terminate for reasons such as habitability issues after proper notice to the landlord.
  • 30-day notice required for month-to-month leases.^[3]

Summary: Landlords must provide 24-hours’ notice before entering a rental property unless it’s an emergency. In an emergency, the landlord does not need to give the tenant prior notice.^[4]

Summary: Rent due dates and late fees should be written in the lease agreement.^[5]

Summary: Evictions must follow a legal process, beginning with proper notice to the tenant and followed by court filings.^[6]

Summary: Landlords are required to maintain the property in a habitable condition and respond promptly to repair requests.^[7]

• Failure to address repairs may give tenants the option to take legal action.

Summary: Nebraska tenants have legal rights, including:

• Right to Privacy – Tenants are entitled to privacy in their rental unit.
• Right to Habitable Housing – The property must meet health and safety standards.^[8]

Summary: Nebraska does not have rent control laws, allowing landlords to set rents according to the market.

Summary: Discrimination in housing based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or familial status is prohibited.

• Complaints can be filed with the Nebraska Equal Opportunity Commission.^[9]

Summary: Rental properties must meet basic habitability standards, including:

• Functional plumbing, heating, and electrical systems.
• Safe and sanitary living conditions.^[10]

Summary: Landlords must cover shared utility meter costs unless the lease specifies a fair tenant billing system. Utilities covered by landlords include water, sewer, trash collection, and sometimes heating in multi-unit buildings. Landlords cover basic utilities unless stated otherwise in the lease. ^[11]