Landlord Entry Rules in Nebraska
Nebraska rules on landlord entry for renters and landlords, with the statute or official page behind each answer. Last verified: 2026-10-22.
Short answer: At least 24 hours' written notice (stating purpose and expected arrival window, delivered to each unit) and entry at reasonable times, except in an emergency or where notice is impracticable. Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-1423
The rules in Nebraska
| Landlord entry notice | At least 24 hours' written notice (stating purpose and expected arrival window, delivered to each unit) and entry at reasonable times, except in an emergency or where notice is impracticable. Tenant may not unreasonably refuse consent; landlord may not abuse access or use it to harass. Written per-unit notice requirement reflects the Laws 2021, LB320 amendment. Source: Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-1423 |
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Nebraska vs. neighboring states
| State | Landlord entry notice |
|---|---|
| Nebraska | At least 24 hours' written notice (stating purpose and expected arrival window, delivered to each unit) and entry at reasonable times, except in an emergency or where notice is impracticable. Tenant may not unreasonably refuse consent; landlord may not abuse access or use it to harass. Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-1423 |
| Colorado | No general statute on landlord entry or advance notice. For habitability repairs, the landlord must give at least 24 hours' written notice of entry, stating the date, time, and expected duration, unless the condition imminently threatens life, health, or safety or threatens substantial property damage. C.R.S. § 38-12-503(6) |
| Iowa | At least 24 hours' notice and entry only at reasonable times, except in an emergency or where impracticable. Landlord may enter without consent in an emergency, and may not abuse access to harass. Tenant may not unreasonably withhold consent for inspections, repairs, services, or showings. Iowa Code § 562A.19 |
| Kansas | Landlord may enter at reasonable hours after reasonable notice to inspect, repair, supply services, or show the unit; may enter without consent in an extreme hazard involving potential loss of life or severe property damage; may not abuse access to harass. K.S.A. 58-2557 |
| Missouri | No statute — entry and notice before entry are governed by the lease. RSMo Chs. 441, 534 and 535 (no section on landlord entry) |
| South Dakota | Reasonable notice and entry at reasonable times, except in emergencies or where notice is impracticable. Written notice 24 hours in advance is presumed reasonable unless the lease sets other notice methods or times. The notice must state the date(s), a time window within normal business hours, the purpose, and how to ask to reschedule. SDCL 43-32-32 |
| Wyoming | No statute W.S. 1-21-1205(a)(iii) |
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Landlord Entry Rules in Nebraska FAQ
Can a landlord enter without notice in Nebraska?
At least 24 hours' written notice (stating purpose and expected arrival window, delivered to each unit) and entry at reasonable times, except in an emergency or where notice is impracticable. Tenant may not unreasonably refuse consent; landlord may not abuse access or use it to harass. (Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-1423)
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