Prohibit a landlord from keeping a security deposit when a rental agreement is not signed and prohibit nondisclosure terms in rental agreements

This bill (LB 1007) changes Nebraska's landlord-tenant law to protect renters. It requires landlords to return security deposits if a signed rental agreement is never finalized, and bans rental agreements from containing clauses that prevent tenants from sharing the agreement's terms with others. Landlords who violate these rules could face lawsuits where tenants recover the deposit, legal fees, and additional damages. The law directly affects renters (by preventing unfair financial losses) and landlords (by restricting certain contract terms).