Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-1401 et seq. § 76-1411
Obligation of good faith.
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Every duty under the Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act and every act which must be performed as a condition precedent to the exercise of a right or remedy under the act imposes an obligation of good faith in its performance or enforcement.
Under Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-1401 et seq. § 76-1411, Nebraska's Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act requires that every duty and every condition that must be met before exercising a right or remedy be carried out honestly and in good faith. This means neither landlords nor tenants may act in a deceptive, arbitrary, or dishonest manner when fulfilling their obligations under the Act. The good-faith standard applies broadly to performance and enforcement throughout the entire statute.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-1401 et seq. § 76-1411 means that property owners and managers operating under Nebraska's Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act are generally expected to act honestly and consistently when carrying out duties such as providing notices, making repairs, or pursuing remedies. Compliant operators typically document their actions, apply policies evenhandedly, and avoid pretextual or retaliatory conduct that could be characterized as bad faith. Maintaining clear records of communications and decisions helps demonstrate that obligations were met in the spirit the Act requires.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-1401 et seq. § 76-1411 establishes that tenants, too, are entitled to have their landlord act in good faith when performing duties or enforcing conditions under Nebraska's Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act. If a landlord's conduct appears arbitrary, deceptive, or retaliatory, a tenant may have grounds to raise a good-faith violation as part of a defense or claim in a proceeding under the Act. Tenants who believe this standard has been violated can explore options such as contacting a local tenant-rights organization or consulting with a legal aid provider familiar with Nebraska housing law.
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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