Nebraska Month-to-Month Lease Agreement

Last Updated: May 22, 2025 by Roberto Valenzuela

A Nebraska month-to-month rental agreement is a contract (not necessarily in writing) for a tenant to rent property from a landlord, one month at a time, in exchange for a fee (“rent”). The agreement renews monthly, until either party gives proper notice to end it.

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For information about Nebraska fixed-term leases (rentals for a term of one year or more), click here.

Basics of a Nebraska Month-to-Month Rental Agreement

In Nebraska, a landlord and tenant create a month-to-month lease by agreeing to rent a property according to acceptable terms. Written agreements are clearer and more reliable in case of disagreement, but month-to-month oral (unwritten) leases are legal.

Parties under a month-to-month lease have full rights under Nebraska landlord-tenant law. The tenant must use the property in a responsible way and pay rent on time. The landlord must ensure the tenant’s quiet enjoyment of the property. This includes keeping critical features of the property in good working condition.

The main difference between a month-to-month lease and a fixed-term lease is that month-to-month leases can be terminated (with proper notice) by either party, for any reason, without penalty. Landlords also can usually modify terms from one month to the next, again with proper notice.

Required Disclosures for Month-to-Month Rentals in Nebraska

Nebraska landlords may not rent a property out without making the following disclosures to a potential tenant, as relevant:

  • Landlord’s Name and Address – Nebraska leases must provide the landlord’s name and address, or that of their authorized agent. This allows required communication (for example, about repairs) to happen in a smooth way. Typically includes additional contact information, such as phone numbers and email addresses.
  • Lead-Based PaintLandlords must provide an EPA-approved disclosure and informational pamphlet to tenants renting any property built before 1978.

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The state page for fixed-term leases may have more detailed information on required disclosures.

Required Notice To End a Month-to-Month Rental in Nebraska

Nebraska lets both the landlord or tenant end a month-to-month lease with at least 30 days of advance notice. In general, it’s valid to end a month-to-month lease for any reason that isn’t landlord retaliation.

Nebraska requires written notice to end a month-to-month lease. For most cases, the notice must be either hand-delivered to the party in question, or mailed to their address of record.

Required Notice To Raise the Rent on a Nebraska Month-to-Month Lease

Nebraska requires at least 60 days of advance notice to raise the rent. The notice may be either hand-delivered, or mailed.

Nebraska requires written notice to raise the rent.

Eviction in Nebraska Month-to-Month Rentals

Nebraska tenants may get evicted if they violate lease terms or stay on the property after the notice period allowed by a valid termination. Evictions in Nebraska typically take one to two months.

For more information on the eviction process in Nebraska, click here.

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