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New Mexico Landlord-Tenant Laws 2026

Security deposit limits, eviction notice requirements, rent increase rules, and every compliance deadline for New Mexico landlords. 105 cities covered.

Based on New Mexico state statutes. Updated August 2026.

New Mexico Landlord Law Summary

In New Mexico, landlords must return security deposits within 30 days, provide 3-day eviction notice for nonpayment, and do not cap rent increases. No just cause eviction requirement.

New Mexico Landlord Rules at a Glance

Key compliance requirements every New Mexico landlord must follow.

Rule Requirement
Security Deposit Cap 1 month’s rent (unfurnished) or greater of 1 month’s rent or $500 (furnished)
Deposit Return Deadline 30 days
Eviction Notice (Nonpayment) 3 days written notice
Rent Cap No statewide cap
Entry Notice 24 hours notice
Late Fee Cap 10% of monthly rent
Grace Period No statutory requirement
Just Cause Eviction Not required

What Happens If You Violate New Mexico Landlord-Tenant Law

Security deposit violation: Tenant may recover the full deposit if not returned within 30 days.

  • Late deposit return: Miss the 30-day deadline and tenants can sue for up to 2x the withheld amount.
  • Improper eviction notice: Wrong notice period or procedure = case dismissed. You restart from zero and owe additional court costs.
  • Illegal entry: Entering without 24-hour notice = harassment claim. Tenants can terminate the lease and sue for damages.
  • Fair housing violation: First offense: $16,000+ federal fine. Repeat: $65,000+. Plus actual damages, attorney fees, and potential criminal penalties.

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New Mexico Landlord-Tenant Statutes

The laws that govern residential rentals in New Mexico.

New Mexico Uniform Owner-Resident Relations Act

N.M. Stat. §47-8-1 et seq.

Comprehensive landlord-tenant law covering security deposits, habitability, entry, eviction, and tenant rights.

New Mexico Landlord Law Topics

Explore detailed rules by topic for any New Mexico city.

Security Deposit Laws

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Eviction Process & Notice Requirements

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Rent Increase Laws

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Landlord Entry & Access Rules

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Maintenance & Habitability Standards

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Late Fee Limits

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Lease Termination & Renewal

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Fair Housing Protections

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Tenant Screening Rules

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Required Landlord Disclosures

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Rent Control

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Property Registration Requirements

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Top 50 New Mexico Cities — Landlord Law Coverage

The largest New Mexico cities by population, with median rent and deposit cap data. Click any city for detailed landlord-tenant law coverage.

City Population Median 2BR Rent Max Deposit
Albuquerque 560,274 $1,464/mo $1,464
Las Cruces 114,892 $1,042/mo $1,042
Rio Rancho 110,660 $1,464/mo $1,464
Santa Fe 89,167 $1,685/mo $1,685
Roswell 47,109 $1,071/mo $1,071
Farmington 46,237 $1,085/mo $1,085
Hobbs 39,386 $1,324/mo $1,324
Clovis 37,612 $1,098/mo $1,098
Carlsbad 31,499 $1,188/mo $1,188
Alamogordo 31,284 $973/mo $973
Gallup 20,451 $1,090/mo $1,090
Los Lunas 19,079 $1,464/mo $1,464
Sunland Park 17,689 $1,042/mo $1,042
Deming 14,603 $973/mo $973
Las Vegas 12,905 $1,008/mo $1,008
Artesia 12,326 $1,188/mo $1,188
Portales 11,859 $975/mo $975
Lovington 11,237 $1,324/mo $1,324
Española 10,431 $1,129/mo $1,129
Silver City 9,377 $1,048/mo $1,048
Bernalillo 9,114 $1,464/mo $1,464
Grants 8,996 $993/mo $993
Anthony 8,726 $1,042/mo $1,042
Corrales 8,616 $1,464/mo $1,464
Socorro 8,361 $973/mo $973
Ruidoso 7,663 $999/mo $999
Belen 7,474 $1,464/mo $1,464
Bloomfield 7,349 $1,085/mo $1,085
Taos 6,427 $1,279/mo $1,279
Aztec 6,130 $1,085/mo $1,085
Edgewood 6,130 $1,685/mo $1,685
Truth or Consequences 6,000 $1,004/mo $1,004
Raton 5,978 $973/mo $973
Los Ranchos de Albuquerque 5,828 $1,129/mo $1,129
Tucumcari 5,123 $973/mo $973
Rio Communities 4,907 $1,129/mo $1,129
Bosque Farms 4,076 $1,464/mo $1,464
Peralta 3,428 $1,464/mo $1,464
Eunice 2,944 $1,324/mo $1,324
Santa Rosa 2,769 $973/mo $973
Tularosa 2,599 $973/mo $973
Clayton 2,581 $973/mo $973
Ruidoso Downs 2,579 $999/mo $999
Milan 2,457 $993/mo $993
Lordsburg 2,203 $973/mo $973
Jal 2,105 $1,324/mo $1,324
Bayard 2,064 $1,048/mo $1,048
Moriarty 2,010 $1,464/mo $1,464
Questa 1,797 $1,279/mo $1,279
Mesilla 1,792 $1,042/mo $1,042

All 105 New Mexico Cities

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Albuquerque 560,274 Las Cruces 114,892 Rio Rancho 110,660 Santa Fe 89,167 Roswell 47,109 Farmington 46,237 Hobbs 39,386 Clovis 37,612 Carlsbad 31,499 Alamogordo 31,284 Gallup 20,451 Los Lunas 19,079 Sunland Park 17,689 Deming 14,603 Las Vegas 12,905 Artesia 12,326 Portales 11,859 Lovington 11,237 Española 10,431 Silver City 9,377 Bernalillo 9,114 Grants 8,996 Anthony 8,726 Corrales 8,616 Socorro 8,361 Ruidoso 7,663 Belen 7,474 Bloomfield 7,349 Taos 6,427 Aztec 6,130 Edgewood 6,130 Truth or Consequences 6,000 Raton 5,978 Los Ranchos de Albuquerque 5,828 Tucumcari 5,123 Rio Communities 4,907 Bosque Farms 4,076 Peralta 3,428 Eunice 2,944 Santa Rosa 2,769 Tularosa 2,599 Clayton 2,581 Ruidoso Downs 2,579 Milan 2,457 Lordsburg 2,203 Jal 2,105 Bayard 2,064 Moriarty 2,010 Questa 1,797 Mesilla 1,792 Santa Clara 1,608 Hatch 1,568 Columbus 1,450 Elephant Butte 1,443 Capitan 1,393 Pecos 1,380 Loving 1,330 Estancia 1,295 Hurley 1,230 Angel Fire 1,176 Dexter 1,054 Carrizozo 960 Logan 959 Hagerman 954 Springer 927 Texico 922 Chama 912 Mountainair 908 Fort Sumner 863 Cimarron 789 Magdalena 779 Cloudcroft 758 Tatum 681 Cuba 638 Melrose 603 Kirtland 576 Red River 537 Tijeras 463 Williamsburg 463 Lake Arthur 374 Eagle Nest 316 Reserve 311 Vaughn 267 Wagon Mound 265 Maxwell 223 Willard 212 Jemez Springs 202 San Jon 190 Roy 185 San Ysidro 168 Elida 156 Corona 128 Virden 120 Dora 115 Des Moines 112 Hope 109 Mosquero 92 Floyd 85 Grady 84 Taos Ski Valley 81 Causey 68 Encino 56 House 55 Folsom 47 Grenville 25

Free New Mexico Landlord Calculators

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Frequently Asked Questions — New Mexico Landlord Laws

For unfurnished units, the deposit is limited to 1 month’s rent. For furnished units, it is the greater of 1 month’s rent or $500. The deposit must be returned within 30 days.
Yes. New Mexico caps late fees at 10% of monthly rent. Landlords may not charge more than this amount even if the lease specifies a higher fee.
Landlords must give a 3-day written notice to pay or quit. If the tenant does not pay, the landlord may file for eviction in court.

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How we researched this page: This guide covers all New Mexico landlord-tenant statutes, verified against official government sources. Rent data comes from HUD Fair Market Rents (FY2026). Last updated: August 2026.
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