One of the newer provisions of Nebraska landlord-tenant law (§76-1413) was recently added to protect tenants who may not be comfortable getting legal notices through email or texts.
Isa Stewart lost his job during covid and fell behind on rent. He didn’t want an eviction on his record, because he was afraid no one would rent to him if he did. With the help of Legal Aid attorneys, he was able to get extra time to find a new home for himself and his children.
Legal Aid of Nebraska works to prevent evictions and foreclosures, enforcing the right to safe and habitable housing, and preserving the right to housing.
Our attorneys advocate for families and individuals who need guidance, whether that is legal assistance filing the correct forms or full legal representation. Our services are free for those who qualify.
Common legal issues we help with
- Denial of reasonable accommodation request due to disability
- Denial or termination of public or subsidized housing benefits (e.g. Section 8 voucher)
- Eviction
- Foreclosure
- Homestead exemption
- Landlord has unlawfully changed locks or shut off utilities
- Mobile home evictions
- Mortgage default
- Return of security deposit
- Tax liens on real estate
- Unsafe living conditions in rental unit
