In Nebraska, what does the law say about security deposit, amount cap?
Answered for: Nebraska
A landlord may not demand or receive security, however denominated, in an amount or value in excess of one month's periodic rent, except that a pet deposit not in excess of one-fourth of one month's periodic rent may be demanded or received when appropriate
This is Nebraska law on security deposit, amount cap, in the words of the statute itself, read at the official source on 2026-08-21.
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