N.M. Stat. Ann. § 47-8-14
Terms and conditions of agreement.
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47-8-14. Terms and conditions of agreement. The owner and resident may include in a rental agreement terms and conditions not prohibited by the Uniform Owner-Resident Relations Act or other rule of law including rent, term of the agreement or other provisions governing the rights and obligations of the parties. History: 1953 Comp., § 70-7-14, enacted by Laws 1975, ch. 38, § 14.
Section 47-8-14 of New Mexico's Uniform Owner-Resident Relations Act establishes that a rental agreement may contain a wide range of terms and conditions — such as rent amounts, lease duration, and rules governing each party's rights and responsibilities — as long as those terms do not conflict with the Act itself or other applicable law. The provision essentially defines the outer boundary of what parties can agree to in writing. Any term that violates the Act or another legal rule would not be enforceable under this framework.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under NMSA 47-8-14, property owners and managers have flexibility to draft rental agreements that address rent, lease length, maintenance responsibilities, pet policies, and other operational details. A compliant operator generally ensures that every term included in the agreement stays within the limits set by the Uniform Owner-Resident Relations Act and other applicable New Mexico law. Reviewing the full Act alongside any local ordinances helps confirm that no provision in the agreement crosses into prohibited territory.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 47-8-14 means that while landlords can customize lease terms, those terms cannot override protections established by the Uniform Owner-Resident Relations Act or other legal rules. If a lease clause appears to waive a right guaranteed elsewhere in the Act, that clause may not be enforceable. Tenants who encounter potentially unlawful lease terms can consult a tenant-rights organization or a legal aid office familiar with New Mexico housing law for general information about their options.
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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