New Mexico Eviction Laws
New Mexico requires a short 3-day notice to pay or vacate for nonpayment of rent — one of the shortest notice periods in the country.
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Key Rules
- Nonpayment Notice
- 3-day notice to pay rent or vacate
- Lease Violation Notice
- 7-day notice to remedy or vacate for lease violations
- Periodic Tenancy Notice
- 30 days written notice for month-to-month termination
- Rent Control
- No statewide rent control; some cities may have ordinances
Applicable Statutes
Termination for nonpayment of rent: landlord must give a 3-day notice to pay or vacate before filing an eviction action.
Termination for material noncompliance with lease: landlord must provide 7-day notice to remedy or vacate for lease violations.
Termination of periodic tenancy: requires 30 days written notice to terminate a month-to-month tenancy.
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