LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) – A Nevada bill seeks to protect renters from “hidden” or “junk” fees, making sure landlords are transparent with tenants about all monthly rental costs before someone agrees to a lease.
A.B. 121 was brought back, this session, by Assemblymember Venicia Considine. It previously passed both chambers, last session, but was vetoed by Governor Joe Lombardo.
In an effort to curb deceptive advertising, the bill would also require landlords to give tenants a “boiler plate” of a monthly lease disclosing the full amount and all fees, before anyone signs a lease and gives a deposit.
“You have an advertised rate for rent–and then you go in, you put down your non-refundable fees, which could go into the hundreds of dollars–and then you go to sign your lease. You find out that you have all of these fees that nobody has mentioned, and those could add $200, $300 a month to your rent– and you have no ability to opt out of those,” Considine said.
“It’s predatory. That’s why I brought the bill two years ago,” she said.
The bill would also eliminate the fee imposed when renters pay the rent through a designated electronic portal or website.
Robin Crawford, Executive Director of the Nevada State Apartment Association, released the following statement:
“Our organization supports the concept of greater transparency in rental housing fees when it is achieved through well-crafted, balanced legislation. However, AB 121 includes provisions that are unrelated to fee transparency and could create significant compliance challenges for housing providers. We are actively working with the bill sponsor to address these concerns with the goal of supporting a version of the bill that works for both renters and housing providers.”
The FTC has brought legal action against Clark County landlords for such alleged practices. Invitation Homes agreed to pay $48M to renters in Federal Trade Commission settlement, after the FTC alleged fees from “ ‘smart home’ technology and ‘utility management,’ to air filter delivery and internet packages. Renters could not opt out of paying these fees,” a release stated.
Invitation Homes stated that it admits no wrongdoing.
Earlier this year, the FTC announced legal action against Greystar, which manages more than 40 apartment complexes across the Valley.
“No resident at a Greystar-managed community pays a fee they have not seen and agreed to in their lease,” a release from the company stated, vowing to fight the suit.
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Mojave (Nev.) head football coach Wes Pacheco announced on Sunday morning that he’s stepping down from his position, according to a social media post.
Pacheco announced his resignation after six seasons at the helm of the Rattlers, putting together a 29-22 overall record from 2020-2025.
“I have officially stepped down as Head Coach of the Mojave Football Program,” Pacheco said in his social media post. “Thank you to Principal Cole for giving me the opoortunity make an impact on the lives of Mojave Student-Athletes. I am grateful and blessed to have labored through a 6-year journey of successes, failures, life lessons, character building and growth with the student-athletes myself and my coaching staff have served. I will forever love my Mojave Family, the Mojave Community and believe in the notion that SUCCESS can be attained by showcasing character, treating everyone with respect, and always have the courage to dream big and trust that “ATTACKING THE HARD WORK” & “HIGH MOTORING EVERYTHING” can yield SUCCESS that you want to achieve in life!”
During Pacheco’s half dozen seasons leading Mojave, his best record came in the 2024 season when the Rattlers finished with a 12-1 record. Located out of North Las Vegas, Mojave had to compete against the likes of national high school football powerhouse Bishop Gorman during the regular season.
Mojave ended the last season with a 4-6 record and as the state’s No. 23rd ranked team, according to the final 2025 Nevada High School Football Massey Rankings.
Mojave High School, located in North Las Vegas, NV, is a dynamic public high school that fosters academic excellence, personal growth, and community involvement. Home of the Rattlers, MHS offers a wide range of academic programs, athletics, and extracurricular activities. With a strong commitment to student success, Mojave emphasizes leadership, college and career readiness, and a supportive school culture that prepares students for life beyond graduation.
For Nevada high school football fans looking to keep up with scores around the nation, staying updated on the action is now easier than ever with the Rivals High School Scoreboard. This comprehensive resource provides real-time updates and final scores from across the Silver State, ensuring you never miss a moment of the Friday night frenzy. From nail-biting finishes to dominant performances, the Rivals High School Scoreboard is your one-stop destination for tracking all the high school football excitement across Nevada.
A recent Review-Journal letter to the editor mischaracterized Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto’s Southern Nevada Economic Development and Conservation Act, also known as the Clark County Lands bill. As the former executive director of the Nevada Conservation League, I wholeheartedly support this legislation, so I wanted to set the record straight.
Sen. Cortez Masto has been working on this bill for years in partnership with state and local governments, conservation groups like the NCL and local area tribes. It’s true that the Clark County lands bill would open 25,000 acres to help Las Vegas grow responsibly, while setting aside 2 million acres for conservation. It would also help create more affordable housing throughout the valley while ensuring our treasured public spaces can be preserved for generations to come.
What is not correct is that the money from these land sales would go to the federal government’s coffers. In fact, the opposite is true.
The 1998 Southern Nevada Public Lands Management Act is a landmark bill that identified specific public land for future sale and created a special account ensuring all land sale revenues would come back to Nevada. In accordance with that law 5 percent of revenue from land transfers goes to the state of Nevada for general education purposes, 10 percent goes to the Southern Nevada Water Authority for needed water infrastructure and 85 percent supports conservation and environmental mitigation projects in Southern Nevada. This legislation has provided billions to Clark County and will continue to benefit generations of Southern Nevadans. Sen. Cortez Masto’s lands bill builds upon the act’s success.
So here’s the good news: All of the money generated from land made available for sale under Sen. Cortez Masto’s bill would be sent to the special account created by the 1998 law. Rather than going to an unaccountable federal government, the proceeds would continue to help kids in Vegas get a better education, bolster outdoor recreation and modernize Southern Nevada’s infrastructure.
I know how important it is that money generated from the sale of public land in Nevada stay in the hands of Nevadans, and so does the senator. That’s why she opposed a Republican effort last year to sell off 200,000 acres of land in Clark County and other areas of the country that would have sent those dollars directly to Washington.
Public land management in Nevada should benefit Nevadans. We should protect sacred cultural sites and beloved recreation spaces, responsibly transfer land for affordable housing when needed and ensure our state has the resources it needs to grow sustainably. I will continue working with Sen. Cortez Masto to advocate for legislation, such as the Clark County lands bill, that puts the needs of Nevadans first.
Paul Selberg writes from Las Vegas.
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Las Vegas High’s baseball team claimed a 3-2 home win over Coronado on Friday.
Las Vegas (9-13-1) next hosts Rancho at 10 a.m. Saturday. Coronado (13-14) hosts Chaparral at 3:30 p.m. Monday.
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