Neb. Rev. Stat. § 20-301 et seq. § 20-309
Discriminatory housing practice, defined.
Operative Text
Discriminatory housing practice shall mean an act that is unlawful under section 20-318 , 20-319 , 20-320 , 20-321 , or 20-344 .
Under Neb. Rev. Stat. § 20-301 et seq. § 20-309, Nebraska law defines a 'discriminatory housing practice' as any act made unlawful by a specific set of companion statutes—sections 20-318, 20-319, 20-320, 20-321, and 20-344. This definitional provision anchors the broader Nebraska Fair Housing Act by establishing a clear boundary around which conduct qualifies as illegal discrimination in housing. The definition itself does not list every prohibited behavior but instead points to those other sections where the actual prohibitions are spelled out.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating in Nebraska should understand that § 20-309 of Neb. Rev. Stat. § 20-301 et seq. sets the legal meaning of 'discriminatory housing practice,' which is the threshold concept triggering liability under the state's fair housing framework. Compliant operators generally familiarize themselves with the conduct described in sections 20-318 through 20-321 and 20-344, since those are the provisions that define what acts fall within this definition. Keeping policies and practices aligned with those companion sections is how operators avoid conduct that would be classified as a discriminatory housing practice under § 20-309.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 20-301 et seq. § 20-309 is the provision that formally defines what counts as a 'discriminatory housing practice' under Nebraska law, and it does so by referencing the specific unlawful acts described in sections 20-318, 20-319, 20-320, 20-321, and 20-344. Tenants who believe they have experienced housing discrimination may find it useful to review those companion sections to understand whether the conduct they experienced falls within this definition. General enforcement paths include filing a complaint with a relevant state or federal fair housing agency or consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with Nebraska's fair housing statutes.
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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