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Nebraska Standard Residential Lease Agreement

A Nebraska standard residential lease agreement is a document that enters a landlord and tenant into a binding arrangement regarding the rental of a residential property. Generally this type of lease applies to a fixed term, such as one year.
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Rental Application – Used by landlords to determine whether or not a tenant will be able to pay rent on time.

Required Disclosures (2)

  1. Identification – Tenants must be made aware of who is authorized to enter the premises with the appropriate amount of notice, and of their addresses.[1]
  2. Lead-Based Paint Disclosure & EPA Pamphlet – If the property was built before 1978, then the landlord must disclose that there could be lead-based paint on the walls or ceiling.

Security Deposit Laws

Maximum Amount – Up to one month’s rent.[2]

Pet Deposit – Up to a quarter of the monthly rent.[2]

Returning – Any unused portion of the security deposit must be returned to a tenant within 14 days of the tenancy’s termination. Deductions must be disclosed to the tenant in an itemized list.[3]

Rent Payment Laws

Grace Period – None.

Maximum Late Fee – None.

NSF Fee – A landlord can charge up to $10 for a bounced check.[4]