New Mexico landlords, prepare your own tenant notices with these easy-to-use template Landlord Forms.
Create your own Notices with respect to non-payment of rent, termination of the tenancy for breach of the lease, and other matters. All New Mexico Landlord Forms are easy to use - just download, fill in your details, and print. Buy the form once, it's yours to use as often as you require.
How can a lease be terminated in the State of New Mexico?
Either party may terminate a week-to-week rental agreement by giving written notice to the other party at least 7 days prior to the termination date specified in the notice. In the case of a month-to-month rental agreement, the notice period is at least 30 days prior to the termination date.
On what grounds can a landlord evict a tenant?
A landlord can evict a tenant for a number of reasons, such as:
(a) non-payment of rent;
(b) breach of the lease;
(c) behavior or activity materially affecting health and safety;
(d) damage to the property;
(e) holding over without the landlord's consent after the expiration of the lease.
A landlord may not cut off utilities or necessary services, lock a tenant out or otherwise try to take possession of the premises by any means other than through the courts.
A landlord cannot evict a tenant as retaliation against a tenant for complaining to the landlord or to a government or other authority about the condition of the premises, for joining a tenant's association or otherwise asserting his/her rights.
The foregoing summary is provided for information purposes only and is not to be considered legal or business advice. The information may not be complete, accurate or applicable for any particular situation and should not be relied upon.
