Nebraska Holdover tenants
What happens if a tenant stays after the lease ends in Nebraska?
If a tenant stays without consent after the lease ends, the landlord may sue for possession. For a willful, bad-faith holdover, the landlord may also recover the greater of up to 3 months' rent or three times actual damages, plus attorney fees.
Verified Source: Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-1437(3) · last checked 2026-10-23
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