Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-1450 et seq. § 76-1483
Rental deposit; limitation.
Operative Text
A landlord shall not demand or receive as rental deposit an amount or value in excess of one month's periodic rent.
Nebraska law under Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-1483 caps the amount a landlord may collect as a rental deposit at no more than one month's periodic rent. This rule applies regardless of how the deposit is labeled or structured. Any deposit demand or receipt that exceeds this ceiling is prohibited under the statute.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-1483, compliant operators set their rental deposit at or below the equivalent of one month's rent before collecting any funds from an incoming tenant. This means that if the monthly rent is $1,200, the deposit collected cannot exceed $1,200 in total value. Operators generally review their deposit practices whenever rent amounts change to ensure continued compliance with this ceiling.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-1483 gives tenants a clear statutory right: a landlord cannot demand or accept a rental deposit worth more than one month's rent. If a deposit was collected in excess of this limit, tenants may have grounds to raise that violation in a legal proceeding or seek guidance from a local tenant-rights organization. Nebraska Legal Aid and similar nonprofit resources can help tenants understand what options may be available under this provision.
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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