Nebraska Pet Fee Regulations

Summary

In Nebraska, landlords cannot charge non-refundable pet fees that exceed 1/4 of the monthly rent, as per Neb Rev Stat 76-1416. All deposits must be refundable, and calling them fees does not circumvent this requirement. Ensure these terms are clearly outlined in your lease agreement.

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In nebraska can landlord's demand a non refundable fee for pets and monthly pet rent
Hi ****,
In Nebraska, landlords can charge a non-refundable pet fee and also monthly pet rent. Here are some relevant points:
- Non-refundable pet fees are legal if specified in the lease.
- Monthly pet rent is also permissible.
- Ensure these terms are clearly outlined in your lease agreement.
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Law states no more than */* rent for pet deposit, however The relevant statute is Neb Rev Stat *-*. You are correct that a pet deposit cannot exceed */* of the monthly rent. As with all security deposits, this cannot be "non-refundable." The landlord calling it a "fee" rather than a deposit is likely not relevant, as the plain language in the statute says "security, however denominated." In other words, trying to get around the statute regarding security deposits by calling them something else is not effective.
Hi ****,
You are correct regarding Neb Rev Stat *-*. Here are the key points:
- Pet deposit cannot exceed */* of the monthly rent.
- The deposit must be refundable.
- Calling a deposit a "fee" does not circumvent the statute.
Is there anything else you need assistance with?
So how can they charge a non refundable fee if law states deposit
Hi ****,
Thank you for your patience. Here are the key points regarding pet deposits and non-refundable fees in Nebraska:
- Under Neb Rev Stat *-*, pet deposits cannot exceed */* of the monthly rent.
- All deposits, including pet deposits, must be refundable.
- A landlord cannot circumvent this by labeling the deposit as a "fee."
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Can landlords circumvent the law in nebraska by calling it a non refundable pet fee vs. The law that states no more than */* rent for pet deposit?
Hi ****,
In Nebraska, landlords cannot circumvent the law by calling it a non-refundable pet fee. Here are the key points:
- Pet deposits cannot exceed */* of the monthly rent.
- Deposits must be refundable.
- Labeling a deposit as a "fee" does not bypass the statute.
Is there anything else you need assistance with?