N.M. Stat. Ann. § 47-8-19
Owner disclosure.
Operative Text
47-8-19. Owner disclosure.
A. The owner or any person authorized to enter into a rental agreement on his
behalf shall disclose to the resident in writing at or before the commencement of the
residency the name, address and telephone number of:
(1) the person authorized to manage the premises; and
(2) an owner of the premises or a person authorized to act for and on behalf
of the owner for the purpose of service of process and for the purpose of receiving and
receipting for notices and demands.
B. The information required to be furnished by this section shall be kept current, and
this section extends to and is enforceable against any successor, owner or manager.
C. A person designated under Paragraph (2) of Subsection A of this section
becomes an agent of each person who is an owner for the purpose of service of
process and receiving and receipting for notices and demands. A person designated
under Paragraph (1) of Subsection A of this section becomes an agent of each person
who is an owner for the purpose of performing the obligations of the owner under the
Uniform Owner-Resident Relations Act and under the rental agreement.
D. Failure of the owner to comply with this section shall relieve the resident from the
obligation to provide notice to the owner as required by the Uniform Owner-Resident
Relations Act.
History: 1953 Comp., § 70-7-19, enacted by Laws 1975, ch. 38, § 19; 1995, ch. 195, §
7.Under NMSA 47-8-19, before or at the start of a tenancy, the owner—or whoever signs the rental agreement on the owner's behalf—must give the resident written notice of the name, address, and telephone number of both the property manager and a person authorized to receive legal notices and service of process on the owner's behalf. This information must be kept up to date and applies to any future owners or managers who take over the property. If an owner fails to provide this disclosure, the resident is relieved of any obligation under the Uniform Owner-Resident Relations Act to give the owner formal notice.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under NMSA 47-8-19, compliant operators provide written disclosure at or before move-in that identifies the property manager and a designated agent for service of process and receipt of legal notices, including each person's name, address, and telephone number. When ownership or management changes, operators generally update this information promptly and ensure the new parties are aware of their obligations, since the disclosure requirement extends to successors. Keeping this disclosure current helps ensure that the designated agents are legally recognized to act on the owner's behalf for notices, demands, and performance of rental agreement obligations.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
NMSA 47-8-19 entitles residents to receive written disclosure—before or at the start of their tenancy—identifying who manages the property and who is authorized to accept legal notices on the owner's behalf. If an owner fails to provide or update this information, the law relieves the resident of the obligation to formally notify the owner as otherwise required under the Uniform Owner-Resident Relations Act. Tenants who believe this disclosure was not provided may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid office to understand how this provision may affect their rights in a given situation.
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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