Neb. Rev. Stat. § 20-301 et seq. § 20-312
Family, defined.
Operative Text
Family shall include a single individual.
Under Neb. Rev. Stat. § 20-301 et seq. § 20-312, Nebraska law defines the term 'family' to encompass a single individual living alone, not just groups of related people. This definition ensures that housing protections applying to 'families' cannot be withheld from solo occupants on the grounds that they do not constitute a family. The provision broadens the reach of any rule or protection that uses 'family' as a qualifying term.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under Nebraska's fair housing framework should be aware that Neb. Rev. Stat. § 20-301 et seq. § 20-312 extends the definition of 'family' to include a single individual. Compliant operators generally apply any policies, lease terms, or occupancy standards that reference 'family' equally to solo applicants and tenants. Treating a single-person household differently from a multi-person family unit on the basis of this distinction may implicate Nebraska's housing protections.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 20-301 et seq. § 20-312 establishes that a single individual qualifies as a 'family' under Nebraska law, meaning housing protections framed around family status generally extend to solo renters. If a landlord denies housing or applies different terms to a single-person household by claiming that individual does not constitute a family, that position may conflict with this provision. Tenants who believe this definition has been disregarded can explore options such as contacting a Nebraska tenant-rights organization or a state civil rights agency for general information.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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