Nebraska Landlord-Tenant Laws 2026

Rule	Requirement
Security Deposit Cap	1 month’s rent (no pets) or 1.25 months’ rent (with pets)
Deposit Return Deadline	14 days
Eviction Notice (Nonpayment)	3 days written notice (7 days for agricultural leases)
Rent Cap	No statewide cap
Entry Notice	24 hours notice (1 day)
Late Fee Cap	No statutory cap
Grace Period	No statutory requirement
Just Cause Eviction	Not required

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