New Mexico landlord-tenant law.
Quick-reference on New Mexico residential landlord-tenant rules, primary statute NMSA 47-8. New Mexico is not yet a full LeaseKit supported state. The rules below are for reference; join the waitlist if you want us to prioritize full templates.
New Mexico rules at a glance.
- Deposit cap
- 1 month (unless over 1 year term)
- Return deadline
- 30 days with itemization
- Late fee cap
- 10% of monthly rent
- Pay-or-quit notice
- 3 days
- Month-to-month termination
- 30 days
- Rent cap
- None
Full New Mexico templates coming.
LeaseKit currently supports 10 states end-to-end. New Mexico is on the roadmap. Join the waitlist to be notified when New Mexico-specific lease, notice, rent increase, and move-out templates launch. Waitlist signups drive our expansion order.
Albuquerque, Las Cruces. Local ordinances in major cities can add stricter rules (especially rent control, just-cause eviction, and inspection requirements). Always check the city code in addition to the state statute.
This is a quick reference, not legal advice. New Mexico landlord-tenant law changes year to year. Always verify the current statute text and any local ordinances before relying on this page for a specific dispute. For contested cases, consult a New Mexico-licensed attorney.