Which disclosures must a Nebraska lease include?
Nebraska landlord-tenant law is governed by the Nebraska URLTA (Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 76-1401 to 76-1449). Beyond the universal federal lead rule, the disclosures a Nebraska landlord must give at or around lease signing are:
| Disclosure | Authority | Applies To |
|---|---|---|
| Owner/manager identity | Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-1417 | Every lease |
| Lead-based paint hazard + EPA pamphlet | Title X (federal) | Housing built before 1978 |
The main Nebraska lease disclosures
Owner/manager identity (Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-1417): the landlord must disclose in writing the person authorized to manage the premises and an owner or agent for service and notices.
Federal lead-based paint disclosure
Federal law overlays Nebraska's own rules here. Any pre-1978 rental triggers Title X (42 U.S.C. § 4852d): the landlord must supply a signed lead-warning statement, disclose known lead hazards, share available inspection records, and give the tenant the EPA booklet Protect Your Family From Lead in Your Home. Skipping it exposes the landlord to civil and, in serious cases, criminal liability.
What happens if a Nebraska landlord skips a required disclosure?
Consequences depend on the disclosure:
- A missed 14-day itemized deposit return exposes the landlord to the wrongfully withheld amount and, where a demand was made, attorney's fees (§ 76-1416).
- A federal lead-paint violation carries civil and, in egregious cases, criminal penalties plus liability for tenant damages.
For the full set of Nebraska lease rules — deposits, late fees, and notice periods — see What Must a Nebraska Lease Agreement Include. Managing rentals in more than one state? Compare Nebraska's list with our Iowa and Kansas disclosure checklists, and see the baseline in What Every Residential Lease Agreement Must Include.
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What disclosures are required in a Nebraska lease?
A Nebraska lease must include owner/manager identity (Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-1417), plus the federal lead-based paint disclosure for pre-1978 housing.
Does Nebraska require a owner/manager identity disclosure?
Yes. the landlord must disclose in writing the person authorized to manage the premises and an owner or agent for service and notices (Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-1417).
Does Nebraska require a lead-paint disclosure?
Yes, for pre-1978 housing. This is a federal requirement: the signed lead-warning disclosure, known records, and the EPA pamphlet.
Official sources
Primary statutes and official government references for this guide. Statutes change — always confirm against the current official text before you act.