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.
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
Some citations below have not been confirmed against their official source. Confirm current requirements with local legal aid or an attorney.
Applicable Statutes
Termination for nonpayment of rent: landlord must give a 3-day notice to pay or vacate before filing an eviction action.
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Termination for material noncompliance with lease: landlord must provide 7-day notice to remedy or vacate for lease violations.
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Termination of periodic tenancy: requires 30 days written notice to terminate a month-to-month tenancy.
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