Resource guide – Landlord-Tenant Law
New Mexico’s law regarding owner-resident relations (commonly known as landlord-tenant law) is set forth under Chapter 47 Article 8 of the New Mexico Statutes Annotated (the Owner-Resident Relations Act). The stated purpose of the Act is “to encourage the owners and the residents to maintain and improve the quality of housing in New Mexico.” § 47-8-2 NMSA 1978. While the New Mexico Legislature has established general standards for owner-resident relations for the entire state of New Mexico, local city ordinance may add certain extra requirements.
