Nebraska's nonpayment rule is the most straightforward of the states we cover. Neb. Rev. Stat. 76-1431(2) gives one flat period — seven calendar days — with a mandatory right to cure. The catch is not the timing, it is the content: the notice must state both the nonpayment and the landlord's intention to terminate if the rent is not paid.
Both statements, or the clock does not start
The statute conditions the seven days on written notice 'of nonpayment and his or her intention to terminate the rental agreement if the rent is not paid within that period of time.' A notice that says only 'you owe $900' is missing half of what the statute asks for.
This is the most common defect in a homemade Nebraska notice, and it is invisible until a judge points it out.
Seven calendar days, and the cure right is mandatory
If the tenant pays the rent in full within the seven days — including any late fees the lease properly imposes — the tenancy continues and you must accept it. The right to cure is not optional.
How notice is given
Neb. Rev. Stat. 76-1413 asks you to take steps reasonably calculated to inform the tenant. Notice is received when mailed to the address the tenant holds out for communications or, if none, to the tenant's last known residence.
Keep proof of the date and the method. If you file, the date of service is the first thing that gets checked.
After the seven days
If the rent is unpaid when the period ends, the rental agreement terminates and you may commence an action for restitution of the premises in the county where the property is located. Nebraska's URLTA governs the rest of the process.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many days is a Nebraska rent notice?
Seven calendar days from written notice, under Neb. Rev. Stat. 76-1431(2).
What has to be in the notice?
Both the nonpayment and your intention to terminate the rental agreement if the rent is not paid within seven days. A notice missing either statement does not start the period.
Do I have to accept payment during the seven days?
Yes. If the tenant pays in full within the period, the tenancy continues.
Does the notice period change for a long lease?
No. Unlike Wisconsin, Nebraska uses one seven-day period for nonpayment regardless of tenancy length.