What Are My Rights as a Nebraska Renter if I’m Experiencing Domestic Violence?

Starting September 3, 2025, Nebraska renters facing domestic or intimate partner violence will have stronger legal protections under the Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act. Survivors can now remove an abuser from a lease, request lock changes within 24 hours, and even change locks themselves if a landlord fails to act. These updates, created by LB587, put safety first and ensure tenants don’t have to choose between staying in harm’s way or losing their home.