N.M. Stat. Ann. § 47-10-14
Rental agreement; disclosure of terms in writing.
Operative Text
47-10-14. Rental agreement; disclosure of terms in writing.
A. The terms and conditions of a tenancy shall be adequately disclosed in writing in
a rental agreement by the management to any prospective resident prior to the rental or
occupancy of a mobile home space or lot. The disclosures shall include:
(1) the term of the tenancy, the amount of the rent and the dollar amount of
any rent increases for each of the preceding two years;
(2) the day the rental payment is due;
(3) the day when unpaid rent shall be considered in default;
(4) the rules and regulations of the park then in effect;
(5) the zoning applicable to the property upon which the park is located;
(6) the name and mailing address where a manager's decision may be
appealed;
(7) the name and mailing address of the owner of the park;
(8) all charges to the tenant other than rent; and
(9) A statement explaining the resident's right to request alternative dispute
resolution of any disputes with the mobile home park owner or management, except for
disputes over nonpayment of rent or utility charges or in the case of public safety
emergencies.
B. The rental agreement shall be signed by both the management and the resident,
and each party shall receive a copy of it.
C. The management and the resident may include in a rental agreement terms and
conditions not prohibited under the provisions of the Mobile Home Park Act.
D. If an owner deliberately uses a rental agreement containing provisions known by
him to be prohibited by law or by the provisions of Section 47-10-11, 47-10-12 or 47-10-
13 NMSA 1978, the resident may recover damages sustained by him resulting from
application of the illegal provision and reasonable attorney fees.
History: Laws 1983, ch. 122, § 14; 1993, ch. 147, § 4; 1997, ch. 186, § 3.Under NMSA § 47-10-14, mobile home park management in New Mexico must provide prospective residents with a written rental agreement before they move in or rent a space. That agreement must cover at least nine specific items, including rent amount, recent rent-increase history, due dates, park rules, zoning, owner contact information, additional charges, and a statement about the resident's right to request alternative dispute resolution for most disputes. Both management and the resident must sign the agreement, and each party keeps a copy; if management knowingly includes provisions that violate the Mobile Home Park Act, the resident may seek damages and attorney fees.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of mobile home parks subject to NMSA § 47-10-14 generally ensure that every prospective resident receives a fully completed written rental agreement before occupancy begins, covering all nine disclosure items listed in the statute—including two years of rent-increase history, default terms, park rules, zoning, owner and appeal-contact information, non-rent charges, and the alternative dispute resolution statement. Compliant management obtains signatures from both parties and provides each side with a copy of the executed agreement. Knowingly including lease provisions that conflict with Sections 47-10-11, 47-10-12, or 47-10-13 of the Mobile Home Park Act exposes the park to liability for the resident's damages and reasonable attorney fees.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
NMSA § 47-10-14 gives prospective mobile home park residents the right to receive a written rental agreement disclosing all material terms—including rent, recent increases, due dates, park rules, zoning, owner contact details, extra charges, and information about alternative dispute resolution—before signing or moving in. Residents are entitled to a signed copy of that agreement, and if management knowingly included provisions that violate the Mobile Home Park Act, the statute allows a resident to pursue damages and attorney fees. Tenants who believe their agreement was incomplete or contained unlawful provisions may consider contacting a tenant-rights organization, a local legal aid office, or exploring the alternative dispute resolution process described in the agreement itself.
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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