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Nebraska landlord-tenant rules

The six rules landlords and renters ask about most in Nebraska, each with the statute it comes from.

Last reviewed September 30, 2026 Official resource: nebraskajudicial.gov

14 days

to return a deposit

Security deposit

Nebraska landlords have 14 days to return a security deposit after you move out.

30 days

landlord notice, month-to-month

Notice to vacate

In Nebraska, landlords and tenants must each give 30 days’ notice to end a month-to-month tenancy.

No statewide rule

late fees

Late fees

We found no statewide rule on late fees in Nebraska.

No fixed period

notice before an increase

Rent increase notice

Nebraska law sets no fixed number of days’ notice for a rent increase on a month-to-month tenancy.

24 hours

notice before entry

Landlord entry

Nebraska landlords must give at least 24 hours’ notice before entering your home, except in an emergency.

$7,500

small claims limit

Small claims limit

In Nebraska, you can sue for up to $7,500 in small claims court.

Not legal advice. Statutes change; check the linked section. The law behind each rule: Nebraska Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 76-1401 to 76-1449.

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