Neb. Rev. Stat. 76-1419 requires landlords to keep rentals fit and habitable: comply with housing codes, make repairs, maintain common areas and essential systems, and supply running water, hot water, and heat. Tenants have remedies under 76-1425 and may procure essential services and deduct the cost under 76-1427.
Neb. Rev. Stat. 76-1419 directs the landlord to 'put and keep the premises in a fit and habitable condition,' comply with minimum housing codes affecting health and safety, keep common areas clean and safe, maintain electrical, plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning facilities in good working order, provide trash receptacles, and supply running water, hot water, and reasonable heat. If the landlord materially fails to comply, the tenant may give written notice under 76-1425 and terminate if the breach is not cured in 14 days (termination at least 30 days after notice). For lapses in heat, water, or essential services, 76-1427 lets the tenant, after notice, procure them and deduct the actual reasonable cost from rent.
Tenants may recover damages, obtain injunctive relief, and (for willful noncompliance) recover reasonable attorney's fees under Neb. Rev. Stat. 76-1425. They may also deduct the actual reasonable cost of self-procured essential services from rent under 76-1427.
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