Security deposit rules in Nebraska
In Nebraska, the deposit is at most 1 month of rent, plus a pet deposit of up to a quarter month. In Nebraska, the deposit balance and a written itemization are due within 14 days after the tenancy ends.
Checked against Nebraska law on Oct 28, 2026.
What Nebraska law says
What is the most a landlord can charge for a security deposit in Nebraska?
In Nebraska, the deposit is at most 1 month of rent, plus a pet deposit of up to a quarter month.
Source: Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-1416(1), read Oct 28, 2026.
How long does a landlord in Nebraska have to return a security deposit?
In Nebraska, the deposit balance and a written itemization are due within 14 days after the tenancy ends.
Source: Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-1416(2), read Oct 28, 2026.
Check your city's rules too: a city or county can set stricter limits. This is general information, not legal advice.