Nebraska rental inspection report template

Nebraska rules for this report

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• 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)
• A tenant is not liable for damages directly related to being removed by a government order because the premises were unfit to live in through the landlord's negligence or neglectNeb. Rev. Stat. s. 76-1416 (4)
• Except in an emergency or where impracticable, the landlord gives at least 24 hours' written notice to each unit, stating the purpose and a reasonable period for the entry, and enters only at reasonable times; the tenant may not unreasonably refuse entry for an inspectionNeb. Rev. Stat. s. 76-1423 (1) and (3)

What is in it

• Entry and hallwaysWalls and ceiling, Floor, Doors and locks, Lights and switches
• Living and dining areasWalls and ceiling, Floor and carpet, Windows, screens and coverings, Outlets, lights and switches
• KitchenStove, oven and range hood, Refrigerator and freezer, Dishwasher, Sink, faucet and drain, Counters and cabinets, Walls, ceiling and floor
• BedroomsWalls and ceilings, Floors and carpet, Windows, screens and coverings, Closets and doors
• BathroomsToilet, Tub, shower, grout and caulking, Sink, vanity and mirror, Exhaust fan, Walls, ceiling and floor
• Laundry and utilityWasher and dryer, Heating, cooling and thermostat, Water heater
• Safety devicesSmoke alarms tested, Carbon monoxide alarms tested, Fire extinguisher
• Exterior, parking and storageBalcony, patio or yard, Parking or garage, Storage
• Keys, fobs and remotesItem, Quantity, Notes

Rules last reviewed October 10, 2026. Read the full Nebraska rental inspection report requirements.