Tenant behind on rent? Damage beyond wear and tear? Holding over after the lease ended? Describe the situation in your own words and get a plain-English breakdown, severity rating, step-by-step next steps, and ready-to-send notices — specific to Nebraska law.
Get My Nebraska Action Plan — Free to StartNebraska requires the deposit back within 14 days after termination, with a written itemization of any deductions (Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-1416). There is no statutory rent grace period and no late-fee cap, but any fee must be in the lease and must be reasonable or a court can strike it down. Landlords must give at least 24 hours' notice before entry, and self-help eviction (lockouts, utility shutoffs) is expressly illegal under § 76-1436.
14 days after move-out, with an itemized statement for any deductions.
Landlords must generally give 24-hour notice before entering, except in emergencies.
No. Eviction requires a court process — lockouts, belongings removal, and utility shutoffs without a court order are illegal.
Legal Aid of Nebraska at (402) 348-1069. You can also call or text 211 for local referrals.