Nebraska Rent Increase Laws

Nebraska Rent Increase Laws

Last Updated: March 16, 2023 by Ashley Porter

Quick Facts Answer
Reason Needed No
Max / Limit None
Notice Requirement 7, 30 or 60 Days

Does Nebraska Have Rent Control?

No, Nebraska does not have rent control laws limiting the amount that landlords may ask for rent. State law does not prohibit local governments from establishing their own rent control laws.

How Much Can a Landlord Raise Rent By in Nebraska?

In Nebraska, landlords can raise the rent by any amount and for any reason as long as they give proper notice, don’t do so during the fixed term of a lease, and aren’t doing so for certain discriminatory or retaliatory reasons.

When Can a Landlord Raise Rent in Nebraska?

In Nebraska, landlords can raise the rent for any reason as long as it is not discriminatory or retaliatory in nature and proper notice is given.

When Can’t a Landlord Raise Rent in Nebraska?

In Nebraska, landlords cannot raise the rent during the middle of a lease’s fixed term, for certain discriminatory reasons (like race or age) or for certain retaliatory reasons (such as in response to a tenant filing a complaint).

The Federal Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination due to:

  • Age
  • Race
  • Gender (including gender identity)
  • Sexual orientation
  • Religion
  • Nationality or origin
  • Familial status
  • Disability

Nebraska law also prevents landlords from increasing rent in retaliation. An action by a landlord is considered retaliatory if it occurs after something a tenant does. The law does not specify what time period between the tenant action and rent increase qualifies as retaliation, so landlords should act in good faith when increasing rent.

Rent increases are considered retaliatory if they are in response to a tenant:

  • Filing a complaint with the appropriate agency regarding the health or safety of the property
  • Joining or organizing a tenants’ group or union

How Much Notice is Needed to Raise Rent in Nebraska?

In Nebraska, landlords cannot raise the rent during a lease term and must give at least 7, 30, or 60 days’ notice before increasing rent:

  • 7 days’ notice: Week-to-week tenants
  • 30 days’ notice: Month-to-month tenants
  • 60 days’ notice: Mobile home tenants

How Often Can Rent Be Increased in Nebraska?

Landlords in Nebraska can increase the rent as often as they choose as long as they provide sufficient notice each time.

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