N.M. Admin. Code § 16.61.24 § 10
COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW
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Brokers shall comply with applicable local, state and federal laws and ordinances concerning managing and leasing, and maintaining property for others, including but not limited to the following: A. Federal fair housing law B. New Mexico Uniform Owner-resident Relations Act C. Federal lead-based paint regulations, including provisions of the federal Environmental Protection Agency’s lead-based paint renovation, repair and painting rule D. Construction Industries Licensing Act (CILA NMSA Chapter 60 Article 13), The Manufactured Housing Act (MHA NMSA chapter 60 Article 14), and the LPG and CNG Act (NMSA chapter 70 Article 5). [16.61.24.10 NMAC - N, 1/1/2012; A, 1/1/2019; A, 1/3/2021]
NMAC 16.61.24 § 10 requires real estate brokers who manage, lease, or maintain property on behalf of others to follow all applicable local, state, and federal laws. The provision specifically calls out federal fair housing law, the New Mexico Uniform Owner-Resident Relations Act, federal lead-based paint regulations (including the EPA's renovation, repair, and painting rule), and several New Mexico licensing acts covering construction, manufactured housing, and LPG/CNG. This rule establishes a broad compliance floor, meaning no single listed law is treated as optional or secondary.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property managers and brokers operating under NMAC 16.61.24 § 10 are generally expected to maintain active familiarity with each of the enumerated legal frameworks, including federal fair housing requirements, New Mexico's landlord-tenant statute, and EPA lead-based paint rules. Compliant operators typically keep documentation of lead-based paint disclosures, ensure contractors performing renovation work hold appropriate licenses under the Construction Industries Licensing Act, and apply fair housing standards consistently across all leasing activities. Staying current with amendments to each cited law is a routine part of operating within this provision's requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under NMAC 16.61.24 § 10, the broker or property manager handling your rental is obligated to comply with a range of laws that directly affect tenants, including federal fair housing protections and the New Mexico Uniform Owner-Resident Relations Act. If you believe a broker has violated fair housing rules, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development accepts complaints, and the New Mexico Human Rights Bureau handles state-level fair housing matters. Tenant-rights organizations can help explain how the laws listed in this provision may apply to a particular situation, and consulting one is a common first step when a potential violation is suspected.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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