Nebraska Statewide Rule

Nebraska Lease Termination Notice Rules

Some RestrictionsApplies statewide across Nebraska (2026)

Key Facts

Month-to-month notice: At least 30 days, written
Week-to-week notice: At least 7 days, written
Statute: Neb. Rev. Stat. 76-1437
Fixed-term lease: Ends on its own date; no notice needed

Last verified: September 5, 2026

Summary

Under Neb. Rev. Stat. 76-1437, either party may end a month-to-month tenancy with at least 30 days' written notice before the periodic rental date, and a week-to-week tenancy with at least 7 days' written notice. A fixed-term lease ends on its own date without further notice.

Periodic tenancy; holdover remedies. (1) The landlord or the tenant may terminate a week-to-week tenancy by a written notice given to the other at least seven days prior to the termination date specified in the notice. (2) The landlord or the tenant may terminate a month-to-month tenancy by a written notice given to the other at least thirty days prior to the periodic rental date specified in the notice.

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Full Breakdown

Neb. Rev. Stat. 76-1437 governs ending periodic tenancies under the URLTA. It states the landlord or tenant may terminate a month-to-month tenancy 'by a written notice given to the other at least thirty days prior to the periodic rental date specified in the notice,' and a week-to-week tenancy with at least seven days' written notice. The notice must be in writing and properly delivered. A fixed-term lease expires on its stated end date and generally needs no termination notice unless the lease says otherwise. These periodic-notice rules are separate from for-cause termination (nonpayment or breach) handled under 76-1431.

Violations & Penalties

No specific statutory penalty. A termination attempted on short or improper notice is simply ineffective; the tenancy continues until a proper notice period runs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much notice to end a month-to-month lease in Nebraska?

At least 30 days' written notice before the periodic rental date, by either landlord or tenant, under Neb. Rev. Stat. 76-1437.

How do I end a week-to-week tenancy?

Give at least 7 days' written notice before the termination date specified in the notice, per 76-1437.

Do I have to give notice to leave at the end of a fixed-term lease?

Generally no. A fixed-term lease ends on its stated date, though your lease may require notice of non-renewal.

Sources

Neb. Rev. Stat. 76-1437 (periodic tenancy termination)

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