Property Management

A tenant's obligation to pay rent in Nebraska continues even if the landlord fails to make repairs, UNLESS:

AThe repairs are estimated to cost more than $500
BThe tenant has given proper notice and the landlord failed to remediate a habitability condition within the required timeframe✓ Correct
CThe tenant has lived in the unit for more than 1 year
DThe lease specifies a 'quiet enjoyment' clause

Explanation

Generally tenants must pay rent, but Nebraska law allows rent withholding or other remedies if the tenant has properly notified the landlord of a habitability deficiency and the landlord failed to repair within the statutory period.

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