N.M. Stat. Ann. § 47-8-8
Rights, obligations and remedies.
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47-8-8. Rights, obligations and remedies.
The Uniform Owner-Resident Relations Act applies to, regulates and determines
rights, obligations and remedies under a rental agreement, wherever made, for a
dwelling unit located within this state.
History: 1953 Comp., § 70-7-8, enacted by Laws 1975, ch. 38, § 8.Section 47-8-8 of New Mexico's Uniform Owner-Resident Relations Act (NMSA 47-8) establishes that the Act governs all rental agreements for dwelling units located within New Mexico, regardless of where those agreements were signed or executed. This means the rights, obligations, and remedies defined throughout the Act apply to any covered tenancy in the state. The geographic location of the dwelling unit—not the place the contract was formed—determines whether the Act applies.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under NMSA 47-8-8, property owners and managers renting dwelling units in New Mexico are subject to the Uniform Owner-Resident Relations Act no matter where a lease agreement was drafted or signed. Compliant operators generally ensure that their lease terms and management practices align with the Act's requirements, understanding that out-of-state lease forms or agreements signed elsewhere do not exempt them from New Mexico law. Familiarity with the full scope of the Act is a standard part of operating rental housing within the state.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 47-8-8 means that if you rent a dwelling unit located in New Mexico, the Uniform Owner-Resident Relations Act applies to your tenancy—even if your lease was signed in another state or drafted under another state's laws. This provision anchors the protections, rights, and remedies found throughout NMSA 47-8 to the physical location of the rental unit. Tenants who believe their rights under the Act have been affected may consult a local tenant-rights organization or seek information from a legal aid office familiar with New Mexico housing law.
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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