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Eviction notice rules in Nebraska

Nonpayment notice

SEVEN calendar days' written notice of nonpayment and intent to terminate (Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-1431(2), current as of 2025 — the old 3-day rule was changed). If the tenant pays within 7 days, the lease continues.

Lease-violation notice

30-day written notice specifying the breach; lease terminates in 30 days if the breach is not remedied within 14 days (Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-1431(1)).

Unconditional quit (no second chance)

Violent criminal activity on the premises, illegal sale of controlled substances, or activity threatening health/safety of others → 5-day written notice of termination with NO right to cure (§ 76-1431(4)). Repeat of a previously-noticed breach within 6 months → 14-day termination notice, no cure (§ 76-1431(1)).

No-cause / end-of-tenancy notice

Month-to-month: 30 days' written notice (Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-1437).

How the notice must be served

Hand-deliver to the tenant personally, or mail to the tenant's last known address (typically the unit); certified mail recommended for proof (Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-1413(2)).

Your right to fix it (cure)

Nonpayment: pay within 7 calendar days to stay. Material noncompliance: 14 days to remedy; repeat breach within 6 months → no cure. Violent criminal activity/drug sale: no cure, 5-day quit.

How days are counted

Statute specifies 'seven calendar days' for nonpayment, so weekends count. Day-of-service exclusion rule <em>reported — confirm with a licensed attorney</em>.

After the notice expires

Landlord must file eviction in county court and obtain a writ of restitution; tenant need not leave until court order. Self-help (lockouts, utility shutoffs) is illegal.

Court timeline

Hearing 10-14 days after issuance of summons; writ of restitution issued 0-3 days after judgment with 10 days to quit after posting. Total typically 1-2 months.

Retaliation & defenses

Retaliation statute (Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-1439) exists but text not verified in this pass — needs attorney review. Fair Housing defenses apply.

The one thing to remember: in Nebraska, as in every state, a notice is not an eviction. Your landlord must file a case, serve you properly, and win before a judge. Only a court order can remove you.

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