New Mexico Requirements for 3-Day Notice to Pay or Quit
Notice Periods
- Nonpayment: 3 days
- Month-to-Month: 30 days
- Rent Increase: 30 days
Security Deposit
- Maximum: 1 month (no pets)
- Return Deadline: 30 days
Rent Control
No statewide rent control
Key NM Facts
- 3-day notice for nonpayment
- 7-day notice for lease violations
- Owner-occupancy exemption exists
Problems This 3-Day Notice to Pay or Quit Solves
Tenant hasn't paid rent for days/weeks
Need to start eviction process
Tenant ignoring payment requests
Legal documentation required before court