Nebraska Abandoned property

What can a landlord do with property a tenant leaves behind in Nebraska?

If the tenant abandons the unit, the landlord takes possession and must make reasonable efforts to re-rent. Absence without notice for one full rental period or 30 days, whichever is less, is abandonment. Personal property left after the tenancy ends is governed by Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 69-2301 to 69-2314: the landlord must give written notice describing the property to the tenant and any believed owner (69-2303). Unclaimed property must be sold at public sale by competitive bidding, but if the landlord reasonably believes its total resale value is under $2,000, the landlord may keep or dispose of it (69-2308). A deceased tenant's authorized person has 20 days to claim property (§ 76-1414).

Verified Source: Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 69-2303, 69-2308, 69-2301 to 69-2314, 76-1432, 76-1414 · last checked 2026-10-23