Nebraska Lease Termination Letter (Ending a Lease Early)

A free Nebraska lease termination letter (ending a lease early) that follows Nebraska law. Fill in the boxes, check the rules below, then print or copy it. Keep a copy and proof of how you sent it.

What Nebraska law says

Ending a lease: military, medical, death	No state statute found in the URLTA for military, medical/disability, or senior lease termination; service members rely on the federal SCRA. On a tenant's death the statute addresses only retrieval of personal property by a tenant-designated authorized person, not termination of the lease. Source: Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 76-1401 to 76-1449; 76-1414(5)
Ending a lease: domestic violence	Yes. A tenant who is, or whose household member is, a victim of domestic violence may be released from the rental agreement if they have a protective order, restraining order or similar relief against the perpetrator, or a certification of domestic violence from a qualified third party (as under the federal VAWA 2013 housing provisions). The tenant must give the landlord a copy of that documentation and a written notice stating the release date (at least 14 and no more than 30 days after the notice) and naming any household members also being released. The tenant owes rent for the month in which the agreement is terminated but is not liable for rent or damage after the release date and cannot be charged a termination fee. Other co-tenants are not released, and a perpetrator cannot use this section. Source: Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-1431.01 (Laws 2021, LB320)

Ending a lease: military, medical, death

No state statute found in the URLTA for military, medical/disability, or senior lease termination; service members rely on the federal SCRA. On a tenant's death the statute addresses only retrieval of personal property by a tenant-designated authorized person, not termination of the lease.

Source: Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 76-1401 to 76-1449; 76-1414(5)

Ending a lease: domestic violence

Yes. A tenant who is, or whose household member is, a victim of domestic violence may be released from the rental agreement if they have a protective order, restraining order or similar relief against the perpetrator, or a certification of domestic violence from a qualified third party (as under the federal VAWA 2013 housing provisions). The tenant must give the landlord a copy of that documentation and a written notice stating the release date (at least 14 and no more than 30 days after the notice) and naming any household members also being released. The tenant owes rent for the month in which the agreement is terminated but is not liable for rent or damage after the release date and cannot be charged a termination fee. Other co-tenants are not released, and a perpetrator cannot use this section.

Source: Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-1431.01 (Laws 2021, LB320)

Fill in your letter

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To: [landlord or manager name], [landlord address]

From: [your name], tenant at [rental address]

I am ending my lease early under Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 76-1401 to 76-1449; 76-1414(5) for this reason: [the reason the law allows, e.g. active military orders].

I have attached [the documents the law requires, e.g. a copy of the orders].

My termination date is [termination date], and I will return the keys by [key return date].

Please return my security deposit, less only lawful deductions, to [forwarding address].

Date: [today's date]
Tenant: [your name]
Signature: ____________________

How to send it: use a method you can prove — certified mail with return receipt, or email/text if your lease allows notices that way. Write down the date.

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