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Under Nebraska's Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, within how many days must a landlord return a tenant's security deposit after the tenant vacates and provides a written forwarding address?

Correct Answer

A) 14 days after the tenant vacates and provides a written forwarding address

Nebraska Revised Statutes §76-1416(2) requires a landlord to return the security deposit, less any lawful deductions with an itemized written statement, within 14 days after the tenant vacates the premises and provides a written statement of a forwarding address. If the tenant does not provide a forwarding address, the 14-day period does not begin to run. Failure to comply may result in the landlord being liable for the full deposit amount plus damages.

Answer Options
A
14 days after the tenant vacates and provides a written forwarding address
B
21 days after the tenant vacates
C
30 days after the tenant vacates
D
45 days after the tenant vacates

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