New Mexico · Landlord & Tenant
The New Mexico Landlord-Tenant Guide
Understanding the UORRA, Navigating the Eviction Process, Knowing Your Rights, and Using Official Court Forms.
2026-2027 Edition · Cited to New Mexico law · Plain language
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New Mexico rental law for tenants and landlords
Security deposits, repairs and habitability, landlord entry, required notices, and each step of the New Mexico eviction process.
ABOUT THIS BOOK
Most rental questions in New Mexico come back to one statewide law. Whether the issue is a repair, a deposit, or a notice to leave, the answer usually starts with the Uniform Owner-Resident Relations Act.
The New Mexico Landlord-Tenant Guide explains the UORRA (§ 47-8-1 et seq.) in plain language for both tenants and landlords. It covers the warranty of habitability, the tenant's duty to maintain the unit, and the 24-hour written notice rule for landlord entry. It explains security deposit limits and the 30-day deadline to return a deposit or provide an itemized list of deductions.
The guide walks through the eviction process from both sides, from the 3-day notice of nonpayment and the 7-day notice of breach to the Petition by Owner for Restitution (Form 4-904), the court hearing, and the writ of restitution. It also explains why self-help evictions such as lockouts and utility shutoffs are prohibited.
Inside, readers will find:
• The 30-day notice rules for month-to-month tenancies
• Rent abatement after a written 7-day notice
• Penalties for retaliation and unlawful lockouts
• How abandoned property is handled
• Separate checklists for tenants and landlords
Legal information, not legal advice.
WHAT’S INSIDE
- The Foundation of New Mexico Landlord-Tenant Law
- The Uniform Owner-Resident Relations Act (UORRA): Scope and Purpose
- Key Roles and Definitions Under the UORRA
- Fundamental Rights and Obligations
- Exceptions and Defenses
- Rights of Landlord
- Step-by-step procedures from each side, with deadlines at a glance
- 24 real-world questions and answers
- Statute index, key court decisions and official forms
- Toolkit: checklists, comparison tables, glossary and common mistakes to avoid
WHY READERS TRUST THIS GUIDE
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Every rule is cited to New Mexico law so you can verify it.
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Every rule names the section of New Mexico law it comes from, so you can read the source yourself.
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Written to be read start to finish by someone with no legal training, with worked examples.
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QUESTIONS BEFORE YOU BUY
New Mexico landlord tenant law: what to know before you order.
Straight answers about what the guide is, what it covers and how it reaches you.
When must a New Mexico landlord return a security deposit?
Within 30 days of the end of the tenancy or move-out, whichever is later, the landlord must return the deposit or provide an itemized list of deductions (§ 47-8-18). The guide explains what happens if the deadline is missed.
Can a landlord enter without notice in New Mexico?
Generally a landlord must give 24 hours' written notice, with exceptions such as emergencies and repairs within seven days of the tenant's request (§ 47-8-24). The guide explains the full rule.
Is this legal advice?
No. It is legal information in plain language, cited to the law, so you understand your options and know what to ask. Reading it creates no attorney-client relationship.
Is it written for New Mexico?
Yes. This guide is written for New Mexico law and cites the New Mexico statutes and rules it relies on. If your case is in another state, choose that state's edition.
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