This bill amends the Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act in Nebraska, specifically section 76-1401, to introduce new regulations regarding fees that landlords can charge tenants. It prohibits landlords from requiring any fees, charges, or reimbursements from tenants or prospective tenants, with specific exceptions for rent, security deposits, fees for returned payments due to insufficient funds, late fees, and application fees that do not exceed the actual cost of obtaining a consumer report. Additionally, the bill outlines various restrictions on how landlords can handle application fees, including requirements for written receipts, the prohibition of charging different fees to different applicants, and the obligation to return unused application fees within a specified timeframe.

Furthermore, the bill mandates that landlords provide prospective tenants with detailed disclosures regarding any consumer reports obtained, including the right to access and dispute information. It also requires landlords to give written notice to applicants if their application is denied, detailing the reasons for the denial. Violations of these provisions are classified as violations of the Consumer Protection Act, allowing for civil enforcement and penalties of up to three hundred dollars per violation. The original section of the law is repealed to accommodate these changes.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 76-1401