LB101

Provide a right to trial by jury under the Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act

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Nebraska LB101 would allow tenants to demand a jury trial in landlord-tenant disputes.

Nebraska LB101 amends the Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act to provide tenants the right to demand a jury trial in landlord-tenant disputes. The bill prohibits rental agreements from waiving this right and mandates that courts inform defendants of their right to a jury trial. If a jury trial is requested, the trial must be scheduled accordingly. The bill also outlines procedures for serving summonses and filing complaints, ensuring tenants are aware of their rights and the process.

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Calendar

Jan 30, 2025

1:30 PM

Hearing

Jan 30, 2025

1:30 PM

Judiciary Hearing

History

Apr 17

Legislature

Indefinitely postponed

Jan 7

Legislature

Title printed. Carryover bill

Jan 22, 2025

Legislature

Notice of hearing for January 30, 2025