Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-1401 et seq. § 76-1420
Limitation of liability.
Operative Text
(1) Unless otherwise agreed, a landlord, who conveys premises that include a dwelling unit subject to a rental agreement in a good faith sale to a bona fide purchaser, is relieved of liability under the rental agreement and the Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act as to events occurring subsequent to written notice to the tenant of the conveyance, but the landlord remains liable to the tenant for any property and money to which the tenant is entitled under section 76-1416 , except that assignment of any security deposits or prepaid rents to a bona fide purchaser with written notice to the tenant shall serve to relieve the conveying landlord of any further liability under section 76-1416 . (2) Unless otherwise agreed, a manager of premises that include a dwelling unit is relieved of liability under the rental agreement and the Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act as to events occurring after written notice to the tenant of the termination of his or her management.
Under Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-1401 et seq. § 76-1420, Nebraska law sets out when a landlord or property manager can be released from obligations under a rental agreement. A landlord who sells a rental property in good faith is no longer responsible for events that arise after the tenant receives written notice of the sale, though the landlord remains on the hook for any security deposits or prepaid rent owed to the tenant unless those funds are properly assigned to the new owner with written notice. Similarly, a property manager's liability ends for events occurring after the tenant is notified in writing that the management relationship has ended.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-1401 et seq. § 76-1420 provides a clear path for landlords and managers to limit their ongoing liability when ownership or management of a property changes hands. A compliant landlord selling a property generally ensures that written notice of the conveyance is delivered to tenants and that any security deposits or prepaid rents are formally assigned to the new owner with corresponding written notice to the tenant. Property managers who are ending their role similarly document and deliver written notice of the management termination to tenants, which marks the point at which their liability under the Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act ceases for subsequent events.
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. § 76-1420 protects tenants by ensuring that a change in property ownership or management does not cause security deposits or prepaid rent to simply disappear. Even after a sale, the original landlord remains responsible for returning those funds unless they have been properly assigned to the new owner and the tenant has received written notice of that assignment. Tenants who believe their deposits or prepaid rent were not properly transferred may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or explore remedies available under Nebraska's Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act.
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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