Nebraska URLTA and LLCHD healthy-homes guidance treat bed bug infestations as a habitability issue. Lincoln landlords are generally responsible for treatment unless tenant conduct caused the infestation.
Lincoln does not have a stand-alone bed bug ordinance, but the Nebraska Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (Neb. Rev. Stat. 76-1419) requires landlords to maintain fit and habitable premises. LLCHD guidance and Lincoln Building and Safety treat bed bugs as a code and habitability concern. Tenants should report infestations in writing. Landlords typically must hire a licensed pest control operator and follow up with re-inspection. Disclosure of recent infestations is recommended though not codified locally. Tenants may pursue remedies under URLTA if the landlord fails to act after written notice.
Failure to address verified bed bug infestations can support a habitability claim under Nebraska URLTA and a complaint to LLCHD.
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