Nebraska § 28-826 - Tenant or occupant of building; use to commit violations; conviction; right of possession in owner.

Full text of Nebraska Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 28-826 — Tenant or occupant of building; use to commit violations; conviction; right of possession in owner., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 28-826. Tenant or occupant of building; use to commit violations; conviction; right of possession in owner.

If a tenant or occupant of a building or tenement under lawful title used such place for the purposes of committing a violation of sections 28-807 to 28-829, and if such tenant or occupant is convicted of such violation, such conviction shall make the lease or other title which he holds void at the option of the owner, and without any act of the owner, cause the right of possession to revert and vest in such owner, who may without further process of law make immediate entry upon the premises and retake possession.

Source: official Nebraska text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Nebraska § 28-826

What does Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 28-826 cover?

Section 28-826 ("Tenant or occupant of building; use to commit violations; conviction; right of possession in owner.") is part of the Revised Statutes of Nebraska, the codified statutory law of Nebraska. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite Nebraska § 28-826?

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Is this the official text of Nebraska law?

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