N.M. Admin. Code § 16.61.24 § 17
VENDORS
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All property managers hiring vendors or employees to perform maintenance, repair or renovation activities on behalf of property owners which may require a permit issued by the Construction Industries Division or an equivalent local or municipal permitting agency shall only use vendors and employees who are: A. certified or licensed as required by local, state or federal law; and, B. insured or bonded. [16.61.24.17 NMAC - N, 1/1/2019; A, 1/3/2021]
NMAC 16.61.24 § 17 establishes that when maintenance, repair, or renovation work on a rental property may require a permit from the Construction Industries Division or a comparable local permitting authority, only workers who hold the certifications or licenses required by applicable law and who carry insurance or a bond may be used. This rule applies to property managers acting on behalf of property owners. The provision was adopted in 2019 and amended in 2021.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under NMAC 16.61.24 § 17, property managers are expected to vet every vendor and employee before assigning them to permitted work, confirming that each holds any license or certification required by local, state, or federal law and carries current insurance or a bond. Maintaining documentation of vendor credentials and coverage is a standard practice for operators seeking to stay in compliance with this provision. Work that triggers a Construction Industries Division permit or an equivalent local permit is the key threshold that activates these requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
NMAC 16.61.24 § 17 is designed to ensure that workers performing permitted maintenance, repair, or renovation in your home meet minimum professional and financial-responsibility standards. If you have reason to believe that unlicensed or uninsured workers are being used for work that requires a permit, you may raise this as a concern with the New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department's Construction Industries Division or a local permitting authority. Tenant-rights organizations in New Mexico can also help you understand what options may be available when this provision appears relevant to conditions in your unit.
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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