Neb. Rev. Stat. § 20-301 et seq. § 20-131.04
Service animal; access to housing accommodations; terms and conditions.
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Every person with a disability who has a service animal or obtains a service animal shall have full and equal access to all housing accommodations with such animal as prescribed in sections 20-131.01 to 20-131.04 . Such person shall not be required to pay extra compensation for such animal. Such person shall be liable for any damage done to such premises by such animal. Any person who rents, leases, or provides housing accommodations for compensation to any person with a disability who has or obtains a service animal shall not charge an additional deposit for such animal.
Nebraska Revised Statute § 20-131.04 establishes that people with disabilities who use service animals are entitled to full and equal access to housing accommodations without being charged extra fees or deposits for the animal. Housing providers are prohibited from requiring additional compensation or a separate security deposit solely because of the service animal. However, the person with the disability remains financially responsible for any damage the service animal causes to the property.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Neb. Rev. Stat. § 20-131.04, compliant housing operators generally accept tenants with service animals without imposing additional pet fees, pet rent, or separate animal deposits. Operators do, however, retain the right to seek compensation for actual damages caused by the service animal, just as they would for any other tenant-caused damage. Reviewing intake procedures and lease templates to ensure no blanket animal surcharges are applied to service animal users is a common compliance practice under this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 20-131.04 gives people with disabilities who use service animals the right to equal access to housing without paying extra fees or deposits for the animal. If a housing provider attempts to charge an additional deposit or surcharge specifically for a service animal, that practice is prohibited under this provision, and tenants may consider contacting a local fair housing organization or the Nebraska Equal Opportunity Commission to explore available options. Keep in mind that this section does hold the service animal's handler responsible for any actual damage the animal causes to the premises.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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