In Nebraska, landlord entry is primarily governed by the Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act. Under current law (Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-1423), a landlord’s right to enter is strictly regulated.
Generally, no. In Nebraska, a landlord must obtain consent for non-emergency entries. However, the law provides specific exceptions:
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Emergencies: Landlords may enter without consent or notice in true emergencies (e.g., a burst pipe or fire).
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Notice Provided: If a landlord gives at least 24 hours’ written notice and enters at a reasonable time, the tenant cannot “unreasonably withhold consent” for inspections, repairs, or showings.
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Court Order: Entry is permitted if authorized by a judge.
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Extended Absence/Abandonment: If a tenant is gone for more than seven days, the landlord may enter as “reasonably necessary.” If the unit is abandoned, the landlord may enter and take possession.
The information for this answer was found on our Nebraska Landlord Tenant Rights answers.