This legislative bill amends the Nebraska Revised Statutes to facilitate electronic communication between landlords and tenants under the Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act and the Mobile Home Landlord and Tenant Act. It introduces a new definition of "writing" to include electronic communications and establishes guidelines for delivering notices electronically, which require obtaining tenant consent and ensuring verification of receipt. The bill also clarifies that landlords cannot mandate electronic delivery as a condition of the rental agreement, thereby protecting tenant rights.

Furthermore, the bill harmonizes definitions and provisions related to landlord-tenant relationships, ensuring that electronic communications are treated equally to traditional notice delivery methods. It emphasizes the importance of tenant consent, the right to withdraw that consent without penalty, and outlines the conditions under which electronic delivery is valid. The bill also modifies existing language regarding notice and notification, streamlining the process and ensuring that electronic communications are legally recognized and enforceable.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 76-1410, 76-1413, 76-1450, 76-1457, 76-1474