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Nebraska Rental Lease Laws: What Your Lease Can and Can't Say

Everything below is generated from our Nebraska law database — the same statute-backed rules our analyzer uses to check leases. Prohibited clauses and required disclosures include their statute citations.

Educational information: this page summarizes Nebraska landlord-tenant law for renters. It is not legal advice. Laws change — consult a licensed attorney for your situation.

Nebraska lease rules at a glance

Security deposit limit1 month's rent
Deposit return deadline14 days
Interest on depositsnot required
Landlord entry notice24 hours
Late fee capno statutory percentage cap
Rent grace periodno statutory grace period
Prohibited lease clauses4 clause types restricted
Required disclosures2 disclosures required

Nebraska lease law guides

Lease clauses restricted under Nebraska law

  • Waiver of implied warranty of habitabilityLikely Illegal
  • Waiver of tenant rights under Nebraska URLTALikely Illegal
  • Confession of judgment clauseLikely Illegal

All 4 prohibited clause types in Nebraska, with statute citations

Disclosures Nebraska landlords must provide

  • Lead Paint
  • Landlord/Agent Identity

What each required disclosure covers in Nebraska, with citations

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Nebraska lease law FAQ

How much can a landlord charge for a security deposit in Nebraska?
Nebraska generally limits security deposits to 1 month's rent. Conditions can apply — see the Nebraska security deposit limit guide for details.
How long does a landlord have to return a security deposit in Nebraska?
Generally 14 days after receiving your forwarding address. Conditions can apply — see the Nebraska deposit return deadline guide for details.
Do landlords have to pay interest on security deposits in Nebraska?
No statewide statute requires it in Nebraska, though local ordinances or your lease can add the obligation. Conditions can apply — see the Nebraska deposit interest rules guide for details.
How much notice does a landlord need to enter my apartment in Nebraska?
Generally at least 24 hours. Conditions can apply — see the Nebraska landlord entry notice guide for details.
Is there a limit on late fees in Nebraska?
Nebraska sets no fixed percentage cap, but late fees must be reasonable and can be challenged if punitive. Conditions can apply — see the Nebraska late fee laws guide for details.
How many days late can rent be before fees in Nebraska?
There is no statutory grace period in Nebraska; rent is late the day after it is due unless your lease says otherwise. Conditions can apply — see the Nebraska rent grace period guide for details.
What lease clauses are illegal in Nebraska?
Nebraska law restricts 4 clause types tracked in our database, such as: waiver of implied warranty of habitability; waiver of tenant rights under nebraska urlta; confession of judgment clause.
What disclosures must a landlord provide in Nebraska?
Nebraska requires: Lead Paint (Disclosure of known lead-based paint hazards for housing built before 1978); Landlord/Agent Identity (Name and address of landlord or authorized agent).

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Sources: state statutes cited above. Data last updated 2024-01-01. Educational information only — not legal advice.