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Housing Laws

Laws current as of October 22, 2025

What documents do I need to give the landlord to have my locks changed?

To have your locks changed, you need to give your landlord both:

  1. proof of the abuse, which can be either:
    • a protective order, restraining order, or other similar order against the abuser; or
    • certification from a qualified third party as defined by the Violence Against Women Act;1 and
  2. a written notice that you would like the locks to be changed immediately.2 

1 Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 76-1431.03(1); 76-1431(5)(a)(iii); 34 U.S.C. 12491(c)(3)
2 Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-1431.03(2)

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