Section 47-8-30 – Action for counterclaim for resident.
A. In an action for possession based upon nonpayment of rent or in an action for rent where the resident is in possession, the resident may counterclaim for any amount which he may recover under the rental agreement or the Uniform Owner-Resident Relations Act, providing that the resident shall be responsible for payment to the […]
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Section 47-8-32 – Repealed.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 — Laws 1995, ch. 195, § 27, repealed 47-8-32 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1975, ch. 38, § 32, relating to unlawful removal and penalty to owner, effective July 1, 1995.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 47-8-20 – 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 […]
Section 47-8-22 – Obligations of resident.
The resident shall: A. comply with obligations imposed upon residents by applicable minimum standards of housing codes materially affecting health or safety; B. keep that part of the premises that he occupies and uses as clean and safe as the condition of the premises permit, and, upon termination of the residency, place the dwelling unit […]
Section 47-8-23 – Application of rules or regulations.
An owner, from time to time, may adopt rules or regulations, however described, concerning the resident’s use and occupancy of the premises. They are enforceable as provided in Section 47-8-33 NMSA 1978 against the resident only if: A. their purpose is to promote the appearance, convenience, safety or welfare of the residents in the premises, […]
Section 47-8-24 – Right of entry.
A. The resident shall, in accordance with provisions of the rental agreement and notice provisions as provided in this section, consent to the owner to enter into the dwelling unit in order to inspect the premises, make necessary or agreed repairs, decorations, alterations or improvements, supply necessary or agreed services or exhibit the dwelling unit […]
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).