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NE LB267

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/15/2025

Primary Sponsor

Victor Rountree

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Origin

Legislature

109th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Allows domestic violence victims to have a perpetrator who is a cotenant or occupant removed from the rental agreement by providing the landlord with a protective order, restraining order, or domestic violence certification

  • Requires landlords to serve a five-day termination notice on the perpetrator within 5-30 days of receiving the tenant's documentation, and to file suit for possession if the perpetrator does not vacate

  • Mandates landlords change locks within 24 hours when a tenant provides documentation of domestic violence committed by someone outside the dwelling unit

  • Permits landlords to recover court costs and reasonable attorney's fees from the perpetrator if judgment is entered in the landlord's favor

  • Requires landlords to refuse perpetrators access to reclaim property unless accompanied by law enforcement, and allows landlords to charge tenants the actual cost of lock changes

Legislative Description

Provide for removal from a rental agreement of a cotenant or occupant who has committed domestic violence, require landlords to change locks, and provide landlords with related powers and duties

Last Action

Title printed. Carryover bill

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/17/2025

Full Bill Text

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