Neb. Rev. Stat. § 20-301 et seq. § 20-317
Restrictive covenant, defined.
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Restrictive covenant shall mean any specification limiting the transfer, rental, or lease of any housing because of race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, familial status, ancestry, or military or veteran status.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 20-317 establishes the legal definition of a 'restrictive covenant' as it applies to Nebraska housing law. Under this definition, any written or recorded specification that limits the sale, rental, or lease of housing based on characteristics such as race, religion, sex, disability, familial status, ancestry, or military or veteran status qualifies as a restrictive covenant. This definition sets the foundation for identifying prohibited discriminatory restrictions in housing transactions.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under Nebraska law should be aware that Neb. Rev. Stat. § 20-317 defines restrictive covenants broadly to cover any specification that restricts housing transfers, rentals, or leases on the basis of protected characteristics. Compliant operators generally review their governing documents, lease terms, and recorded instruments to ensure no such specifications appear or are enforced. Understanding this definition is a key step in recognizing which types of restrictions Nebraska's fair housing framework targets.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 20-317 provides tenants with a clear statutory definition of what constitutes a restrictive covenant — namely, any specification that limits housing availability based on protected characteristics like race, disability, familial status, or veteran status. Renters who believe a landlord's policies or recorded property documents contain such restrictions may have grounds to raise this definition when pursuing a fair housing complaint. General enforcement paths can include filing a complaint with a relevant fair housing agency or consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with Nebraska law.
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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