New Mexico (NM) lease form
Quick answer
New Mexico does not require a written lease, but any rental agreement must comply with the Uniform Owner-Resident Relations Act (NMSA 47-8). Landlords must disclose their identity and contact information, and no lease may waive tenant rights under the UORRA.
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The name, address, and telephone number of the authorized property manager and the owner or agent for receiving legal notices must be disclosed in writing (NMSA 47-8-19).
If utilities are split across multiple units, the landlord must disclose the calculation method upon request (NMSA 47-8-20(F)).
Landlords must disclose any known environmental hazards on the property that could affect tenant health or safety.
Federal law requires disclosure of known lead hazards and distribution of the EPA pamphlet for all housing built before 1978.
General information, not legal advice. Governing statute: NMSA 1978, Chapter 47, Article 8 (Uniform Owner-Resident Relations Act). Confirm current requirements or consult an attorney before finalizing a lease.
New Mexico lease FAQ
No. Oral rental agreements are permitted, but a written lease is strongly recommended to document deposit terms, rules, and required disclosures.
For leases under one year, the maximum security deposit is one month's rent under NMSA 47-8-18.
Only if the tenant agreed to the rule change in writing; rules not disclosed at lease signing are generally not enforceable under NMSA 47-8-23.
Prohibited clauses are void, and if the landlord knowingly includes illegal terms, the tenant can recover actual damages plus attorney fees under NMSA 47-8-17.
