Nebraska law
Landlord & Tenant Laws in Nebraska.
Nebraska landlord-tenant law includes statewide rules governing residential security deposits, the deadline for returning the deposit after a tenancy ends, written itemization of deductions, and statutory remedies for wrongful withholding.
Last verified: 2026-04-07
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Filing Requirements
A tenant should make a clear demand for return of the deposit because Nebraska ties the 14-day return rule to termination of the tenancy and demand by the tenant.
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Key Nebraska Statutes
In Nebraska, a landlord generally must return the security deposit within 14 days after the tenancy ends and demand is made, together with an itemized written statement of any lawful deductions.
If a landlord wrongfully withholds a security deposit, Nebraska law may allow the tenant to recover the money due and, in the right case, reasonable attorney’s fees.
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