New Mexico Statutes

In New Mexico, landlord-tenant relationships are governed by the Uniform Owner-Resident Relations Act, codified in N.M. Stat. Ann. §§ 47-8-1 to 47-8-52. The law outlines duties of both landlords and tenants, security deposit handling, required notices, and eviction procedures. Additional provisions address tenant rights in cases of domestic violence or substandard conditions. Each section is outlined and linked below.

N.M. Stat. § 47-8-6(A) – Recovery of damages
N.M. Stat. § 47-8-15(B) – Payment of rent
N.M. Stat. § 47-8-15(D) – Payment of rent
N.M. Stat. § 47-8-15(F) – Payment of rent
N.M. Stat. § 47-8-18(A) – Deposits
N.M. Stat. § 47-8-18(B) – Deposits
N.M. Stat. § 47-8-18(C) – Deposits
N.M. Stat. § 47-8-18(D) – Deposits
N.M. Stat. § 47-8-18(A)(1) – Deposits
N.M. Stat. § 47-8-19 – Owner disclosure
N.M. Stat. § 47-8-20(G) – Obligations of owner
N.M. Stat. § 47-8-20 – Obligations of owner
N.M. Stat. § 47-8-22 – Obligations of resident
N.M. Stat. § 47-8-24(A)(1)(2) – Right of entry
N.M. Stat. § 47-8-24(B) – Right of entry
N.M. Stat. § 47-8-24(A)(1)(2) – Right of entry
N.M. Stat. § 47-8-25 – Use of dwelling unit limited
N.M. Stat. § 47-8-27.1 – Breach of agreement by owner and relief by resident
N.M. Stat. § 47-8-27.2 – Abatement
N.M. Stat. § 47-8-33(A) – Breach of agreement by resident and relief by owner
N.M. Stat. § 47-8-33(B) – Breach of agreement by resident and relief by owner
N.M. Stat. § 47-8-33(J) – Breach of agreement by resident and relief by owner
N.M. Stat. § 47-8-33 – Breach of agreement by resident and relief by owner
N.M. Stat. § 47-8-34(B) – Notice of extended abscence
N.M. Stat. § 47-8-36 – Unlawful removal and diminution of services prohibited
N.M. Stat. § 47-8-37(A) – Notice of termination and damages
N.M. Stat. § 47-8-37(B) – Notice of termination and damages
N.M. Stat. § 47-8-39 – Owner retaliation prohibited
N.M. Stat. § 47-8-48 – Prevailing party rights in law suit; civil penalties
N.M. Stat. § 34-8A-3 – Metropolitan court; jurisdiction
N.M. Stat. § 47-8-42 – Petition for restitution
N.M. Stat. § 37-1-3(A) – Notes; written instruments; period of limitation; computation of period
N.M. Stat. § 37-1-4 – Accounts and unwritten contracts; injuries to property; conversion; fraud; unspecified actions
N.M. Admin. Code § 14.5.5.15 – Returned Check Fees
N.M. Stat. § 47-8-21 – Notice to Terminate Lease due to Sale of Property