Nebraska Eviction Rules
Official notice periods, filing timelines, and legal citations for this state.
Notice Requirements
Nonpayment of Rent
7 days
Lease Violation
14 days to cure, 16 additional days to vacate (14 days total if repeat within 6 months)
When can the landlord file?
Landlord may file after the notice period expires without cure or payment.
Tenant answer deadline
Tenant appears at the trial date stated in the summons.
Hearing timeline
Typically 2–4 weeks after filing, depending on court schedule.
Lockout / physical eviction
Only the sheriff may remove the tenant after a court judgment.
Eviction Process Timeline
Notice Period (Nonpayment)
7 days
Notice Period (Lease Violation)
14 days to cure, 16 additional days to vacate (14 days total if repeat within 6 months)
Landlord Can File
Landlord may file after the notice period expires without cure or payment.
Tenant Answer Deadline
Tenant appears at the trial date stated in the summons.
Hearing Timeline
Typically 2–4 weeks after filing, depending on court schedule.
Lockout / Physical Eviction
Only the sheriff may remove the tenant after a court judgment.
Legal Citations
- Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-1431