New Mexico Landlord-Tenant Law Guide
New Mexico's Uniform Owner-Resident Relations Act provides comprehensive regulations for rental housing. The state has specific requirements for security deposits, property maintenance, and detailed lease procedures.
Security Deposit
Limit: 1 month's rent for leases under 1 year, no limit for longer leases.
Return Period: 30 days after termination of tenancy. Must provide itemized statement of damages and deposit must be held in separate account.
Rent Increases
30 days notice required for month-to-month tenancies. Must follow lease terms for fixed-term leases.
Entry Notice
24 hours notice required for entry, except in emergencies.
Key Statutes
- New Mexico Statutes §47-8-18 - Security Deposits
- New Mexico Statutes §47-8-20 - Landlord Obligations
- New Mexico Statutes §47-8-24 - Right of Entry
- New Mexico Statutes §47-8-33 - Eviction Process
Common Issues
- Not holding deposits in separate accounts
- Not returning deposits within 30 days
- Failure to provide itemized deductions
- Entering without 24-hour notice
- Not maintaining habitability standards