Real Estate in Nebraska
This page covers real estate as it applies in Nebraska — the state and federal laws that govern it, filing deadlines, where to get help, and notable in-state decisions. For what real estate protects generally, see the national overview.
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Laws that govern real estate in Nebraska
Nebraska state law
- Chapter 28 — Crimes and PunishmentsNE 28 § 28-507
Cited in 84 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Chapter 24 — CourtsNE 24 § 24-517
Cited in 64 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Chapter 30 — Decedents' Estates; Protection of Persons and PropertyNE 30 § 30-2209
Cited in 56 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Chapter 87 — Trade PracticesNE 87 § 87-301
Cited in 33 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Chapter 25 — Courts; Civil ProcedureNE 25 § 25-202
Cited in 32 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Chapter 28 — Crimes and PunishmentsNE 28 § 28-431
Cited in 27 court decisions on this topic's terms.
Federal law
- Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act
- Fair Housing Act (Title VIII, Civil Rights Act of 1968)
Prohibits discrimination in the sale, rental, and financing of housing based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, and disability. Codified at 42 U.S.…
Where to go & how to get help
Government agencies and non-profit legal-help organizations for real estate in Nebraska.
Official U.S. government starting point for finding free or low-cost legal help and legal-aid programs near you.
Locate the LSC-funded legal-aid organization that serves your county for civil (non-criminal) legal problems.
Find your state or local bar association lawyer-referral service and free legal-answer programs.
Find your state attorney general to file consumer-protection, civil-rights, or other complaints.
Not legal advice. State-specific statutes, deadlines and procedures are being sourced and will appear here.