Nebraska Security Deposit Noncompliance Remedy

Section 76-1416(3) allows recovery of property and money due, court costs and reasonable attorney fees for noncompliance. If the failure is willful and not in good faith, the statute provides additional liquidated damages equal to one month’s periodic rent or twice the security deposit, whichever is less.

Last reviewed: August 30, 20261 official source cited

Base recoveryMoney/property due + costs + fees

Under subsection (3).

Willful bad-faith extraLesser of 1 month rent or 2× deposit

Statutory liquidated-damages formula.

Do not skip the factual record

Whether conduct was willful and not in good faith is a legal/factual determination. Preserve the termination date, mailing records, itemization and deposit amount before evaluating the remedy.

Nebraska’s current rule measures 14 days from tenancy termination. Educational information only.

Official source

Nebraska LegislatureNeb. Rev. Stat. § 76-1416 — Security deposits; prepaid rent ↗

Current official Nebraska statute covering the one-month cap, pet deposit, 14-day return/itemization, mailing rules and remedies.

Related Nebraska guides

Security Deposit →1-Month Limit →Pet Deposit →14-Day Rule →