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Nebraska Security Deposit Rules

Official deposit limits, return deadlines, and legal citations for this state.

Deposit Requirements

Maximum Deposit
1 month's rent, plus up to 0.25 month's rent for a pet deposit
Return Deadline
14
Itemized Statement Required
Yes
Interest Required
No
Pet Deposit Rules
Up to 0.25 month's rent for a pet deposit.
Allowed Deductions
Damage beyond normal wear and tear, unpaid rent, and unpaid utilities.

Security Deposit Timeline

  1. Maximum Deposit

    1 month's rent, plus up to 0.25 month's rent for a pet deposit

  2. Return Deadline

    14

  3. Itemized Statement

    Yes

  4. Interest Required

    No

  5. Pet Deposit Rules

    Up to 0.25 month's rent for a pet deposit.

  6. Allowed Deductions

    Damage beyond normal wear and tear, unpaid rent, and unpaid utilities.

Legal Citations

  • Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-1416