Selling your home without an agent inLincoln, Nebraska

Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-2,120(12)

A purchaser in a Nebraska conveyance not made in compliance with § 76-2,120 has a statutory cause of action against the seller and may recover actual damages, court costs, and reasonable attorney fees, subject to the statute’s one-year filing limit and fact-specific proof.

Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-2,120(2)

Each covered Nebraska seller of one-to-four-unit residential real property must provide the purchaser an executed written disclosure statement of the property’s condition.

Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-2,120(5)

A Nebraska seller must complete the disclosure statement to the best of the seller’s belief and knowledge as of the completion and signature date; unknown information may be identified as unknown under the same subsection.

Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-2,120(5)

On or before a binding purchase contract becomes effective, a Nebraska seller who knows information in the disclosure is no longer accurate must update it.

42 U.S.C. § 4851b(27)

Federal lead-disclosure law generally defines target housing as housing constructed before 1978, subject to the statutory elderly, disability, zero-bedroom, child-occupancy, and jurisdiction-specific exceptions.

42 U.S.C. § 4852d(a)(1)(B)

Before a purchaser or lessee is contractually obligated for target housing, the seller or lessor must disclose known lead-based paint or hazards and provide available lead-hazard evaluation reports.

42 U.S.C. § 4852d(a)(1)(C)

For a target-housing sale, the seller must permit the purchaser a 10-day lead risk-assessment or inspection period unless the parties mutually agree to a different period.

Certificate of Compliance > Application

Applies in Lincoln city

An owner seeking to sell or transfer a Lincoln residential property with three or more units must apply for a Certificate of Compliance.

Certificate of Compliance > Fees

Applies in Lincoln city

The current City page lists $90 for the first three units, $12 for each additional unit, and a $70 fire-inspection fee.

Certificate of Compliance > Fees

Applies in Lincoln city

Lincoln authorizes the Building Official to establish mayor-approved reasonable inspection fees for a Certificate of Compliance application.

Certificate of Compliance > Inspections

Applies in Lincoln city

After the Certificate of Compliance fee is paid, a City Housing Inspector contacts the seller to schedule the inspection.

Certificate of Compliance > Inspections

Applies in Lincoln city

For covered apartment buildings, hotels/motels, or boarding houses, Housing and Fire Inspectors examine the exterior, common hallways and grounds, and unit or room interiors.

Certificate of Compliance > Issuance

Applies in Lincoln city

The Building Official issues the certificate only after inspection finds the covered property complies in all respects with the Lincoln Minimum Housing Code.

Certificate of Compliance > Issuance

Applies in Lincoln city

If the covered property fails to comply with the Lincoln Minimum Housing Code, the Building Official issues a notice of deficiencies.

Certificate of Compliance > January 30, 2026 notice

Applies in Lincoln city

Effective January 30, 2026, Lincoln Certificate of Compliance inspections require electronic monitoring for fire-alarm systems in covered R2 buildings with more than 16 dwelling units when a fire-alarm system is required.

Certificate of Compliance > Note to buyers

Applies in Lincoln city

The City states that minimum property-maintenance-code deficiencies are the current owner’s responsibility.

Certificate of Compliance > Note to buyers

Applies in Lincoln city

Lincoln warns that a buyer who acquires a multifamily property without a Certificate of Compliance becomes responsible for purchasing one.

Certificate of Compliance > transfer rule

Applies in Lincoln city

At transfer, the owner of a Lincoln residential property with three or more units must tender the prospective buyer either a valid Certificate of Compliance or a Building Official-issued notice of Lincoln Minimum Housing Code deficiencies.

Certificate of Compliance > Validity

Applies in Lincoln city

The City says a Certificate of Compliance is not a warranty or guarantee of compliance with every property-maintenance-code provision or other applicable law.

Certificate of Compliance > Validity

Applies in Lincoln city

A Lincoln Certificate of Compliance is valid for only 90 days after issuance.