Section 47-8-31 – Resident rights following fire or casualty.
A. If the dwelling unit or premises are damaged or destroyed by fire or casualty to an extent that enjoyment of the dwelling unit is substantially impaired, the resident may: (1) vacate the premises and notify the owner in writing within seven days thereafter of his intention to terminate the rental agreement, in which case […]
Section 47-8-32 – Repealed.
ANNOTATIONS Repeals. — Laws 1995, ch. 195, § 27, repealed 47-8-32 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1975, ch. 38, § 32, relating to unlawful removal and penalty to owner, effective July 1, 1995. For provisions of former section, see the 1994 NMSA 1978 on NMOneSource.com.
Section 47-8-25 – Use of dwelling unit limited.
Unless otherwise agreed, the resident shall occupy his dwelling unit only as a dwelling unit and in compliance with terms and conditions of the rental agreement. The rental agreement may require that the resident notify the owner of any anticipated extended absence from the premises in excess of seven days no later than the first […]
Section 47-8-15 – Payment of rent.
A. The resident shall pay rent in accordance with the rental agreement. In the absence of an agreement, the resident shall pay as rent the fair rental value for the use of the premises and occupancy of the dwelling unit. B. Rent is payable without demand or notice at the time and place agreed upon […]
Section 47-8-16 – Waiver of rights prohibited.
No rental agreement may provide that the resident or owner agrees to waive or to forego rights or remedies under the law. History: 1953 Comp., § 70-7-16, enacted by Laws 1975, ch. 38, § 16. ANNOTATIONS Law reviews. — For survey, “The Uniform Owner-Resident Relations Act,” see 6 N.M.L. Rev. 293 (1976).
Section 47-8-17 – Unlawful agreement provision.
If an owner deliberately uses a rental agreement containing provisions known by him to be prohibited by law, the resident may recover damages sustained by him resulting from application of the illegal provision and reasonable attorney’s fees. History: 1953 Comp., § 70-7-17, enacted by Laws 1975, ch. 38, § 17. ANNOTATIONS Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. […]
Section 47-8-18 – Deposits.
A. An owner is permitted to demand from the resident a reasonable deposit to be applied by the owner to recover damages, if any, caused to the premises by the resident during his term of residency. (1) Under the terms of an annual rental agreement, if the owner demands or receives of the resident such […]
Section 47-8-19 – Owner disclosure.
A. The owner or any person authorized to enter into a rental agreement on his behalf shall disclose to the resident in writing at or before the commencement of the residency the name, address and telephone number of: (1) the person authorized to manage the premises; and (2) an owner of the premises or a […]
Section 47-8-20 – Obligations of owner.
A. The owner shall: (1) substantially comply with requirements of the applicable minimum housing codes materially affecting health and safety; (2) make repairs and do whatever is necessary to put and keep the premises in a safe condition as provided by applicable law and rules and regulations as provided in Section 47-8-23 NMSA 1978; (3) […]
Section 47-8-21 – Relief of owner liability.
A. Unless otherwise agreed, upon termination of the owner’s interest in the dwelling unit, including but not limited to terminations of interest by sale, assignment, death, bankruptcy, appointment of receiver or otherwise, the owner is relieved of all liability under the rental agreement and of all obligations under the Uniform Owner-Resident Relations Act as to […]