Neb. Rev. Stat. § 20-301 et seq. § 20-344
Violations; penalty.
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It shall be unlawful to coerce, intimidate, threaten, or interfere with any person in the exercise of enjoyment of or on account of the person having exercised or enjoyed or having aided and encouraged any other person in the exercise of benefits and rights guaranteed by the Nebraska Fair Housing Act. Any person who violates this section shall be guilty of a Class I misdemeanor.
Nebraska Revised Statute § 20-344 makes it illegal to coerce, intimidate, threaten, or interfere with anyone who is exercising their fair housing rights, has already exercised those rights, or has helped someone else do so. The prohibition covers a broad range of conduct aimed at discouraging or punishing the use of protections guaranteed by the Nebraska Fair Housing Act. A violation of this section is classified as a Class I misdemeanor under Nebraska law.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Neb. Rev. Stat. § 20-344, compliant property owners and managers refrain from any conduct—whether direct or indirect—that could be construed as coercing, threatening, or interfering with a tenant's or applicant's fair housing rights. This includes avoiding retaliatory actions against residents who have filed complaints, assisted others in asserting their rights, or otherwise engaged with the Nebraska Fair Housing Act's protections. Operators generally document their policies and communications to demonstrate that their actions are based on legitimate, non-retaliatory business reasons.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 20-344 protects tenants not only when they exercise their own fair housing rights, but also when they assist or encourage others in doing so—and retaliation for any of these activities is a criminal offense. If a tenant believes a landlord has coerced, threatened, or interfered with these rights, general enforcement paths include filing a complaint with the Nebraska Equal Opportunity Commission or the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, or consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with the Nebraska Fair Housing Act. Because a violation constitutes a Class I misdemeanor, affected individuals may also have the option of pursuing the matter through the criminal justice system.
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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