Nebraska Mobile Home Park Rent Increase Rules Explained

Rent increases can be a major concern for mobile home and manufactured housing residents in Nebraska. Understanding your rights is crucial when you receive a notice that your rent will be going up. Here, we break down Nebraska’s current laws, tenant protections, and what steps you can take if you’re facing a rent increase in your mobile home park.

Nebraska Laws on Mobile Home Park Rent Increases

In Nebraska, residents of mobile home parks have specific rights and responsibilities governed by the Nebraska Mobile Home Landlord and Tenant Act. This legislation applies to most mobile or manufactured home parks that rent lots to tenants who own their home but not the land.

No Statewide Rent Increase Limit

As of 2024, Nebraska does not impose a statewide cap or limit on how much rent can be increased in mobile home parks or for manufactured housing lots. This means landlords can set new rent amounts as they see fit. However, there are important legal rules about how and when a rent increase notice must be given.

Required Notice for Rent Increases

Nebraska law requires landlords to give advance notice before raising your rent:

• 30 days’ written notice is required before any rent increase for mobile home park lots.
• The notice must be delivered to the tenant in person or by mail.
• The increase can only take effect at the end of the current rental period or lease term.

For example, if your rent is paid monthly, the landlord must notify you at least 30 days before your next rent is due.

What Must Be Included in the Notice?

The written rent increase notice should include:

• The new rent amount
• The date the increase will take effect
• Delivery date of the notice

Protections Against Retaliation

Landlords in Nebraska cannot increase rent to retaliate against a tenant who has exercised their legal rights—such as making a complaint to a government agency, requesting repairs, or joining a tenants’ association. If you believe a rent increase is retaliation, you may have the right to challenge it.

Official Forms and Where to Get Help

• Nebraska Mobile Home Park Lot Rental Agreement (Sample Form)
  While the state does not have a specific rent increase challenge form, the Nebraska Attorney General’s Tenant Resources include sample rental agreements and complaint instructions.
• Notice to Terminate Rental Agreement – Form DC 2:1
  If you do not agree with the new rent and wish to leave, you may need to provide written notice using a "notice to terminate" form. This is often called Form DC 2:1 – Notice to Terminate Lease. Example: If your lot rent jumps beyond your budget and you choose to move your home, you would give your landlord 30 days’ written notice using this form.

If you feel your rent increase violates local ordinances or is retaliatory, you can seek help from the Nebraska Attorney General’s Office or connect with Legal Aid of Nebraska for guidance.

Which Government Body Handles Mobile Home Rental Disputes?

If you have a dispute about your mobile home or manufactured home lot rental—including disagreements over rent increases—the Nebraska Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division may assist or direct you to further legal resources. Unresolved disputes may ultimately be filed in Nebraska County Court, which handles landlord-tenant claims.

Summary: What Nebraska Mobile Home Tenants Need to Know

• No rent increase cap, but 30 days’ written notice is required.
• Landlords cannot retaliate against tenants who exercise their rights.
• Use official forms and seek help if your rights are violated.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Can my landlord raise my mobile home lot rent by any amount?
   Nebraska law does not set a cap, so your landlord can increase the rent by any amount, as long as they give at least 30 days’ written notice.
2. Do rent control laws protect mobile home park residents in Nebraska?
   No, Nebraska does not have rent control or state rent caps for mobile home park residents.
3. How should I receive a rent increase notice?
   The landlord must deliver the notice in writing, either in person or by mail, with at least 30 days’ advance notice. Email or verbal notice does not meet the legal requirement.
4. What if I want to leave instead of paying the higher rent?
   You may give 30 days’ written notice (using Form DC 2:1) to end your agreement. Be sure to check your lease for specific move-out rules.
5. Who can help if I think my rent increase is unfair or retaliatory?
   You can contact the Nebraska Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division or Legal Aid of Nebraska for assistance and to understand your rights.

Key Takeaways for Nebraska Mobile Home Renters

• Nebraska law requires 30 days’ written notice before a mobile home park lot rent increase—but does not limit the amount.
• No rent control applies, but retaliation is illegal.
• Forms and legal help are available if you need to respond or end your lease.

Need Help? Resources for Renters

• Nebraska Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division – file complaints, ask tenancy questions, or learn more about your rights.
• Legal Aid of Nebraska – free or low-cost legal help for tenants on rent issues, including mobile home park residents.
• Notice to Terminate Lease – Form DC 2:1 (downloadable official court form)
• Nebraska Mobile Home Landlord and Tenant Act (complete state law)

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1. Nebraska Mobile Home Landlord and Tenant Act
2. Nebraska Attorney General’s Office – Consumer Protection
3. Nebraska County Court – Notice to Terminate Lease (Form DC 2:1)

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