Nebraska Security Deposit Return Letter

Date of Letter: [[Date of Letter]]

Landlord / Property Manager: [[Landlord or Property Management Company Full Name]]
[[Landlord Mailing Address]]
[[City]], Nebraska [[ZIP Code]]
Phone: [[Landlord Phone]] | Email: [[Landlord Email]]

Tenant Name(s): [[Tenant Full Legal Name(s)]]
Forwarding Address: [[Tenant Forwarding Street Address, City, State, ZIP Code]]

Re: Final Security Deposit Accounting and Return, [[Rental Property Full Address, City, Nebraska, ZIP Code]]

Dear [[Tenant First Name(s)]]:

Thank you for your tenancy at the above property. Your tenancy terminated on [[Lease Termination or Vacate Date]]. You vacated and surrendered possession of the Premises, returning all keys and access devices, on [[Date of Surrender / Key Return]].

Under Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-1416 of the Nebraska Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, Landlord must return the security deposit (or any remaining balance after lawful deductions) plus a written itemized statement of deductions within fourteen (14) days after the date of lease termination and after the tenant has vacated and surrendered possession of the premises.

This letter constitutes the required accounting and notice. A check or transfer for any balance due to you is enclosed or being processed as described below.

Property: [[Full Rental Property Address]]
Lease Start Date: [[Lease Start Date]]
Lease / Tenancy End Date: [[Tenancy End Date]]
Date of Surrender: [[Surrender Date]]

Original Security Deposit Paid: $[[Original Security Deposit Amount]]

Total Amount of Lawful Deductions: $[[Total Deductions]]

Net Amount Due to Tenant (Refund): $[[Net Refund Amount]]

Refund Method and Details:
- Check Number: [[Check Number or "N/A, electronic"]]
- Mailed / Sent Date: [[Date Refund Sent]]
- Payable to: [[Tenant Full Legal Name(s)]]
- Sent to the forwarding address listed above.

Pre-Departure Inspection and Condition

Landlord offered a pre-departure inspection on or about [[Date of Offer or "N/A"]]. [[Tenant participated / Tenant declined to participate / No response received]].

A written move-in / move-out condition report was prepared. A copy is available upon request. The Premises was inspected on [[Inspection Date]] in the presence of [[Landlord Representative / Tenant / Both / Tenant did not attend]].

Itemized Statement of Deductions

The deductions listed below are permitted under Nebraska law. They are limited to:

• Unpaid rent or other amounts owed under the lease
• Repair of damage to the Premises or furnishings beyond normal wear and tear
• Cleaning costs required to return the Premises to the condition documented at move-in (ordinary wear and tear excepted)

Each deduction is supported by documentation (receipts, contractor invoices, or reasonable written estimates). Copies are attached or will be provided promptly upon written request.

Detailed Deductions (one category per numbered item, blank line between):

1. Unpaid Rent or Other Charges Owed Under Lease
Description: [[e.g., Final month rent or charges for early termination per lease terms]]
Period Covered: [[Dates]]
Amount Deducted: $[[Amount]]
Reference: Lease Section [[X]]

2. Repairs, Damages Beyond Normal Wear and Tear
Specific Location and Item: [[e.g., Master bedroom door, hole punched through panel]]
Nature of Damage and Why Beyond Normal Wear: [[Description of condition vs. normal aging]]
Repair Method: [[e.g., Professional patch, sand, paint, and hardware replacement]]
Supporting Documentation: [[Invoice # or "Estimate attached"]]
Amount Deducted: $[[Amount]]

3. Cleaning Costs to Restore Move-In Condition
Areas Cleaned: [[e.g., Full professional cleaning of all floors, appliances, bathrooms, windows, and removal of pet hair/dander]]
Reason Required: [[Condition at move-out exceeded ordinary wear, documented in photos and inspection report]]
Vendor or Method: [[Company name or in-house]]
Amount Deducted: $[[Amount]]

4. Additional Lawful Deduction (if applicable)
Category: [[e.g., Unpaid utility bill that Landlord was required to pay to maintain service]]
Description: [[Details]]
Amount: $[[Amount]]

(Continue with additional numbered items as needed, each on its own line with blank line separation.)

Summary of Deductions
- Rent and other charges: $[[Subtotal 1]]
- Repairs beyond wear and tear: $[[Subtotal 2]]
- Cleaning: $[[Subtotal 3]]
- Other: $[[Subtotal 4]]
- TOTAL DEDUCTIONS: $[[Grand Total]]

Deposit Balance Calculation
Original Deposit: $[[Original]]
Less Total Deductions: ($[[Total Deductions]])
Amount Refunded: $[[Net Amount]]

Forwarding Address Confirmation

All notices and the refund are being directed to the forwarding address you provided:
[[Full Forwarding Address Block]]

If this address is incorrect or has changed, notify Landlord in writing immediately. Failure to provide an accurate forwarding address may delay or prevent delivery of the refund and statement.

Your Rights If You Dispute This Accounting

If you believe any deduction is improper, you may:

• Contact Landlord in writing within a reasonable time (recommended within 14 days of receipt) stating the specific items you dispute and providing any supporting evidence.
• Pursue remedies available under Nebraska law, including filing an action in the appropriate court for recovery of any deposit wrongfully withheld.

Under Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-1416, a landlord who fails to comply with the 14-day return and itemization requirement may lose the right to retain any portion of the deposit. In an action brought by the tenant, the court may award the tenant damages plus reasonable attorney fees where the landlord's position lacked substantial justification.

Landlord maintains copies of all move-in documentation, inspection reports, photos, receipts, and this letter for a minimum of [[e.g., one year or as required]].

Attachments Included With This Letter - Copy of this itemized statement - Receipts or invoices supporting deductions (as applicable) - Move-out inspection checklist / photos (if prepared) - Any other documentation: [[List]]

Please retain this letter and all attachments for your records.

If you have questions or require additional documentation, please contact us using the information at the top of this letter. We will respond promptly.

Sincerely,

_______________________________________________
[[Landlord or Property Manager Full Name]]
[[Title or Capacity]]
Date Signed: [[Date]], -

Enclosure(s):
- Refund instrument (check or confirmation of electronic transfer) in the amount of $[[Net Amount]]
- Supporting documentation for deductions, -

Template example, not professional (legal/financial/medical) advice. This sample security deposit return letter follows the requirements of Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-1416. The 14-day clock begins only after both lease termination and actual surrender of possession. Allowable deductions are strictly limited. Retain complete records. Verify all procedures against current Nebraska statutes and any local rules before use. Information current as of June 2026.

*End of Nebraska Security Deposit Return Letter*