United States · NM

New Mexico landlord-tenant laws.

The key statutes you need to know as a New Mexico landlord — deposit caps, late fees, entry notice, and required disclosures at a glance.

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Security deposit

1 month (leases ≤ 1 year) / no cap (leases > 1 year)

Return: 30 days

Late fees

Capped at 10% of monthly rent

Entry notice

24 hours

Termination notice

30 days

Rent control

Prohibited

Required disclosures

Every New Mexico residential lease must include these disclosures where applicable. Missing required disclosures can void clauses or trigger statutory penalties.

Lead-based paint

Notable New Mexico quirk

Deposit cap depends on lease length.

Eviction timelines in New Mexico

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Other states

Alabama

1 month's rent

Alaska

2 months' rent (1 month if rent ≥ $2,000)

Arizona

1.5 months' rent

Arkansas

2 months' rent

California

1 month's rent (as of July 2024)

Colorado

No statutory cap

Connecticut

2 months' rent (1 month if tenant ≥ 62)

Delaware

1 month's rent (12-month+ leases)