Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-1450 et seq. § 76-1460
Good faith, defined.
Operative Text
Good faith shall mean honesty in fact in the conduct of the transaction concerned.
Nebraska's Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, at Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-1460, establishes a baseline standard of conduct for all parties involved in a rental transaction: both landlords and tenants are expected to act with genuine honesty throughout their dealings. This definition of 'good faith' as 'honesty in fact' sets the ethical and legal floor against which conduct in disputes, negotiations, and performance of lease obligations may be measured. The standard applies broadly to the transaction as a whole, not just isolated moments within it.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-1460, property owners and managers are generally expected to conduct all aspects of a tenancy—from lease negotiations and rent collection to maintenance communications and move-out procedures—with genuine honesty rather than pretextual or deceptive motives. Compliant operators typically document their decisions and communications in ways that reflect straightforward, factual reasoning. When disputes arise, a landlord's conduct throughout the transaction may be evaluated against this good-faith standard.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-1460 defines good faith in a way that protects tenants as well as landlords: a landlord's actions during a tenancy can be scrutinized for whether they reflect genuine honesty rather than pretextual or deceptive intent. If a tenant believes a landlord has acted in bad faith—for example, in handling a security deposit, making repairs, or issuing a notice—this provision may be relevant to raising a violation as a defense or as part of a complaint. Tenants seeking to understand how this standard applies to their situation may benefit from consulting a local tenant-rights organization or legal aid office.
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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