Property Management

A Nebraska tenant causes $3,000 in damages beyond normal wear and tear. The security deposit is $1,500. The landlord can:

AOnly collect the $1,500 deposit
BDeduct $1,500 and sue the tenant for the remaining $1,500✓ Correct
CEvict the tenant without further remedy
DFile a criminal complaint only

Explanation

The security deposit covers only the deposit amount. For damages exceeding the deposit, the landlord may sue the tenant in small claims or civil court for the excess amount after applying the deposit.

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