Nebraska Eviction Notice Forms

Last Updated: March 23, 2023 by Marnie Snyder

A Nebraska eviction notice form is a legal letter provided to a tenant directing them to correct a breach of their obligations and/or vacate the premises. In Nebraska, eviction notices can be served for the nonpayment of rent, lease violations or participating in illegal activity.

Types of Nebraska Eviction Notice Forms

Notice Forms Grounds Curable?
7 Day Notice to Quit Unpaid Rent Yes
30 Day Notice to Comply or Vacate Lease Violation Yes
5 Day Notice to Vacate Illegal Activity No
14 Day Notice to Vacate Repeat Lease Violation No
30 Day Notice to Vacate No Lease No

Nebraska 7 Day Notice to Quit

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A Nebraska 7 day Notice to Quit form is used for an eviction for nonpayment of rent. The tenant has the option to pay the balance due or move out of the rental unit within seven (7) calendar days.

Nebraska 30 Day Notice to Comply or Vacate

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A Nebraska 30 day Notice to Comply or Vacate eviction form is used for a curable breach of the lease. Examples of lease violations include failing to maintain the premises in a clean and sanitary manner or interfering with the peace and enjoyment of other persons. The tenants have the chance to fix the violation within fourteen (14) calendar days, but if they fail to comply, they must vacate the premises within thirty (30) calendar days.

If the tenant repeats the same or a similar lease violation within a 6-month period, the landlord may terminate the tenancy by serving the tenant a 14 Day Notice to Vacate.

Nebraska 5 Day Notice to Vacate

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A Nebraska 5 day Notice to Vacate eviction form is used for an incurable breach of the lease, such as committing illegal activity on the premises. Illegal activity includes possessing a firearm unlawfully, threatening or assaulting other persons as well as selling or possessing controlled substances. Tenants do not have the option to correct the violation and must move out of the rental unit within five (5) calendar days.

Nebraska 14 Day Notice to Vacate

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A Nebraska 14 day Notice to Vacate eviction form is delivered to tenants for a repeat lease violation. The landlord may terminate the rental agreement if the tenant received a prior notice for noncompliance for the same or a similar lease violation within a six (6) month period. The tenant must vacate the rental unit within fourteen (14) calendar days without the chance to fix the issue.

Nebraska 30 Day Notice to Vacate

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A Nebraska 30 day Notice to Vacate is used to terminate a rental agreement, including a month-to-month or year-to-year lease. This lease termination letter may also be used for tenants that do not have a written lease that pay rent monthly or for tenants that have an expired lease. The notice provides either party at least thirty (30) calendar days notice before the end of the following rental period or expiration of the lease.

How to Write an Eviction Notice in Nebraska

For an eviction notice to be legally compliant:

  1. List tenants’ full names;
  2. List full address;
  3. Include grounds for eviction;
  4. Calculate and include termination date;
  5. Include date notice served;
  6. The landlord’s signature and printed name; and
  7. The landlord’s address and telephone number.

Without this information on the notice, a judge may not be able to proceed with an eviction proceeding and the landlord’s case may be dismissed.

How to Calculate Expiration Date in Nebraska

An eviction notice takes effect the day after it is served. All days are counted during the notice period. If the last day falls on a weekend or legal holiday, then the notice period will not officially expire until the end of the next judicial day (a day when the courthouse is open).

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How to Serve an Eviction Notice in Nebraska

A landlord can deliver notices in Nebraska using either of the below acceptable methods:

  1. Handing the notice to the tenant in person;
  2. Mailing the notice by certified mail with a return receipt.

When sending the notice by certified mail, add three (3) calendar days to the notice period to account for variability in post office delivery times.  

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