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Nevada Lawmakers Push Rent Caps for Seniors | Reno News

Nevada lawmakers are reviving a controversial rent cap proposal aimed at protecting seniors from soaring housing costs, despite two previous vetoes by Governor Lombardo. The new bill would limit rent increases to 10% over five years for those over 62 or on disability — a move advocates say is vital for vulnerable renters facing eviction. The governor fears it could destabilize the rental market, but supporters argue even modest hikes crush fixed incomes. Alongside rent reform, the committee advanced bills targeting crypto scams targeting seniors, funding food banks for older adults and…

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