LOCAL RULES

Nebraska security deposit statement requirements

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  • The 14-day balance and written itemization
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Nebraska gives a landlord 14 days after the tenancy ends to deliver or mail the balance of the deposit with a written itemization of anything applied to rent or damages.

Last reviewed October 23, 2026 against the official sources listed below.

Security deposit statementNEBRASKA / SAMPLE

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Move-out statement
Rental unit: 410 Maple Avenue, Apt 3, Lincoln, NE
Landlord: Pinecrest Property Management
Tenants: Jordan Lee and Priya Raman
Moved out Oct 31, 2026, keys returned. Lease ended Oct 31, 2026.
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Landlord or property managerPinecrest Property Management
Tenant namesJordan Lee and Priya Raman
Rental unit address410 Maple Avenue, Apt 3, Lincoln, NE
Tenant's forwarding address88 Elm Street, Nampa, ID 83651
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What Nebraska requires

  • Within 14 days after the tenancy ends, the landlord delivers or mails the tenant the balance of the deposit and prepaid rent with a written itemization of anything applied to rent or damages; with no address from the tenant, by first-class mail to the last-known mailing addressNeb. Rev. Stat. s. 76-1416 (2)
  • The deposit and prepaid rent may be applied to rent and to damages the landlord suffered from the tenant's breach of the rental agreement or of the tenant's statutory dutiesNeb. Rev. Stat. s. 76-1416 (2)
  • When the tenancy ends, the tenant leaves the unit in as clean a condition as when the tenancy began, excepting ordinary wear and tear, and during it keeps the space as clean and safe as its condition permits and does not deliberately or negligently damage the premisesNeb. Rev. Stat. s. 76-1421 (2) and (6)
  • If the landlord does not comply, the tenant recovers what is due plus court costs and reasonable attorney's fees; a willful failure not in good faith adds liquidated damages of one month's rent or twice the deposit, whichever is lessNeb. Rev. Stat. s. 76-1416 (3)
  • A pet deposit may not exceed one-fourth of a month's rent, on top of a security deposit of up to one month's rentNeb. Rev. Stat. s. 76-1416 (1)

The 14-day itemization

Within 14 days after the tenancy ends, deliver or mail the balance of the deposit and prepaid rent with a written itemization of anything applied to rent or damages. Without an address from the tenant, mail it first class to the last-known mailing address.

What may be applied

The deposit may be applied to rent and to damages from the tenant's breach of the rental agreement or of the tenant's statutory duties. The tenant leaves the unit as clean as when the tenancy began, excepting ordinary wear and tear, and does not deliberately or negligently damage the premises.

The penalty

If the landlord does not comply, the tenant recovers what is due plus court costs and reasonable attorney's fees; a willful failure not in good faith adds liquidated damages of one month's rent or twice the deposit, whichever is less.

Deposit limits

A pet deposit may not exceed one-fourth of a month's rent, on top of a security deposit of up to one month's rent.

Common mistakes

  • Waiting for a forwarding address instead of mailing to the last-known address.
  • Charging to clean beyond the unit's condition at move-in.
  • Letting the 14 days pass.
  • Holding a pet deposit above one-fourth of a month's rent.

Sources

Last reviewed October 23, 2026. Next review due January 23, 2027. This page explains published rules to help you write your report. It is not legal advice; the official text linked above governs.