Industry pushing Sisolak to veto tenant protections bill
Following last minute changes to a bill that provides mild tenant protections and slightly extends the time frame for evictions, Gov. Steve Sisolak’s office hasn’t indicated whether he’ll sign or veto the legislation.
Helen Kalla, a spokeswoman with the office said “the governor will be reviewing the final language in the coming days and making a decision after he’s reviewed the bill.”
On Monday, amendments were added to Senate Bill 151, which was previously passed by both houses, to allow people to retrieve essential items such as medication, basic clothing and baby formula following an eviction, and limits late fees for unpaid rent to 5 percent.
Democratic state Sen. Julia Ratti, the bill’s sponsor, said Nevada’s current laws “tip the scale in favor of the landlord.”
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