Nebraska Rental Lease Agreement Templates

Nebraska Rental Lease Agreement Templates

A Nebraska lease agreement is a contract that a landlord and tenant enter into to establish the terms of a rental. It specifies the monthly rent, lease duration, deposit amount, maintenance responsibilities, and rules for terminating the tenancy.

Nebraska caps security deposits at one month’s rent and requires landlords to return them within 14 days of the tenant moving out. Landlords must provide tenants with a written list of any pre-existing damage before the lease begins.

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Types (6)

Commercial (PDF)

A fixed-term agreement for renting office, retail, or industrial property to a business operator.

 

Lease-to-Own (PDF)

Combines a standard rental with an option for the tenant to purchase the property at a set price once the lease term expires.

 

Month-to-Month

A flexible tenancy that renews each month and can be ended by either party with at least 30 days’ written notice.

 

Roommate (PDF)

Drafted by co-tenants sharing a rental to divide rent, utility costs, and everyday household responsibilities.

 

Standard (Residential)

Sets out the terms for renting a Nebraska house, apartment, or condo for a fixed period, usually 1 year, under the state’s landlord-tenant code.

 

Sublease (PDF)

Gives a current tenant the ability to rent their unit to someone else for the time remaining on the original lease, subject to landlord approval.

 

Renting in Nebraska

Most Common Rental Type Apartments
Average Rent $1,102/mo
Households That Rent 33.3%
Average Renter Household Size 2.0
Rental Vacancy Rate 5.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (2024)[8] & Housing Vacancy Survey (2024)[9]

What is a Nebraska Lease Agreement?

A Nebraska lease agreement breaks down what a landlord and tenant are each responsible for during a rental period. It documents the terms so that both parties have a shared reference throughout the tenancy.

A landlord who fails to return a security deposit on time may owe the tenant up to double the amount wrongfully withheld. Nebraska also requires landlords to maintain rental units in compliance with local housing codes and to keep common areas clean and safe.

State Laws & Guides

Laws: Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 76-1401 to 76-1449 – Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act

Guides:

When is Rent Due?

Rent is due in equal monthly installments at the beginning of each month, unless otherwise agreed. For terms of one month or less, rent is due at the beginning of the term. There is no grace period under state law.[1]

Landlord’s Access

Emergency: Landlords may enter the rental unit without notice in an emergency.[2]

Non-Emergency: Landlords must provide at least 1 day’s notice before entering the unit. Entry is limited to reasonable times and must be for a lawful purpose.[2]

Landlord’s Duties

Under Nebraska law, landlords must:[3]

  • Building Codes: Comply with all applicable building and housing codes affecting health and safety.
  • Repairs: Make all necessary repairs to keep the dwelling fit and habitable.
  • Common Areas: Keep shared areas clean and in a safe condition.
  • Systems: Maintain all electrical, plumbing, and heating systems in good working order.
  • Waste Removal: Provide tenants with a convenient and sanitary means of disposing of garbage.
  • Hot Water & Heat: Supply running hot water at all times. If the unit requires heat under state law and it is not under the tenant’s control via a public utility, the landlord must ensure heat is available.

Tenant’s Duties

Tenants must comply with the following:[4]

  • Building Codes: Comply with all applicable health and safety codes.
  • Cleanliness: Keep the rental unit clean.
  • Trash: Dispose of garbage in a safe and sanitary manner.
  • HOA/Condo Rules: Comply with all bylaws and rules of cooperatives, condominiums, or neighborhood associations.
  • Quiet Enjoyment: Do not disturb other tenants.
  • Property Care: Do not deliberately or negligently damage the dwelling or allow others to do so.
  • Appliances & Systems: Use all appliances, utilities, and equipment in a reasonable manner and keep them as clean as their condition permits.

Required Disclosures

Names and Addresses (§ 76-1417): The landlord must disclose the name and address of the person authorized to manage the property and the person designated to receive notices and demands.[5]

Lead-Based Paint: Required under federal law for all dwellings built before 1978. The landlord must disclose known lead hazards and provide the EPA information pamphlet.[6]

Security Deposits

Maximum Amount: The security deposit cannot exceed 1 month’s rent. Landlords may charge an additional pet deposit of up to one-quarter (1/4) of 1 month’s rent.[7]

Returning to Tenant: The deposit must be returned within 14 days after the tenant demands it and provides a forwarding address. If any portion is withheld, the landlord must provide a written itemized list of deductions.[7]

Deposit Interest: Not required under Nebraska law.

Uses of the Deposit: Landlords may deduct for:[7]

  • Unpaid rent
  • Damage to the premises caused by the tenant’s noncompliance with the lease