Neb. Rev. Stat. § 20-301 et seq. § 20-341
Attorney's fees and costs; when allowed.
Operative Text
In any administrative proceeding brought under section 20-336 , any court proceeding arising from such a proceeding, or any civil action under section 20-340 , the hearing officer or the court, as the case may be, may allow the prevailing party, other than the state, reasonable attorney's fees and costs. The state shall be liable for such fees and costs to the same extent as a private person.
Nebraska Revised Statute § 20-341 provides that in administrative proceedings under § 20-336, related court proceedings, or civil actions under § 20-340, the decision-maker—whether a hearing officer or a court—has discretion to award reasonable attorney's fees and costs to whichever party prevails. The state of Nebraska is not shielded from such awards and may be required to pay fees and costs to the same degree as any private party. This provision does not guarantee a fee award; it simply authorizes one when a party prevails.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Neb. Rev. Stat. § 20-341, property owners and managers who become parties to administrative or civil proceedings in this area should be aware that a prevailing party—including the opposing side—may be awarded reasonable attorney's fees and costs. Operators who maintain thorough documentation of their compliance practices are generally better positioned to demonstrate their conduct in any proceeding. Understanding that fee exposure can run in either direction is a key consideration when evaluating how to respond to a complaint or proceeding under §§ 20-336 or 20-340.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 20-341 means that tenants who prevail in an administrative proceeding under § 20-336 or a civil action under § 20-340 may be eligible to have the hearing officer or court award them reasonable attorney's fees and costs. This can make it more feasible to pursue a valid claim even when legal representation involves expense. Tenants who believe they have a claim under these provisions may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid office to understand what fee-shifting could mean in their circumstances.
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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