Nebraska Tenant Rights Guide
Security deposits, eviction laws, rent control, and tenant protections in Nebraska
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Nebraska adopted the Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-1401 et seq.), providing solid baseline protections. Deposits are capped at 1 month's rent and must be returned within 14 days — one of the shortest timelines nationally. Landlords must give 24 hours notice before entry, and tenants have repair-and-deduct rights after a 14-day written notice to the landlord.
Security Deposit Max
1 month's rent
Deposit Return
14 days
Entry Notice Required
24 hours
Rent Control
Not permitted
Just Cause Eviction
Not required
Repair & Deduct
Allowed
Detailed Protections
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Security Deposit Limit
1 month's rent (Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-1416)
Strong Protection
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Deposit Return Period
14 days after move-out with itemized statement
Strong Protection
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Entry Notice Required
24 hours except emergencies (§ 76-1423)
Protection Exists
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Rent Control
Not permitted statewide
No Protection
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Repair & Deduct
Allowed after 14-day written notice — § 76-1427
Protection Exists
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Just Cause Eviction
Not required
No Protection
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Retaliation Protection
Prohibited — Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-1439
Protection Exists
Last reviewed 2026. Laws change — verify with your state attorney general or a local tenant rights organization.
Common Questions
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