NE LB1007

Landlords must return prepaid rent or security deposits if a prospective tenant declines to sign the rental agreement after making a payment.

Rental agreements cannot include nondisclosure clauses that prevent tenants from sharing the contents of their lease.

Nondisclosure provisions included in rental agreements are unenforceable, and landlords who deliberately use prohibited provisions may be liable for actual damages and reasonable attorney's fees.

Tenants can recover property and money owed, court costs, and attorney's fees if landlords fail to return deposits; willful noncompliance allows recovery of liquidated damages equal to one month's rent or twice the security deposit, whichever is less.

Amends sections 76-1415 and 76-1416 of the Nebraska Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act.