N.M. Stat. Ann. § 47-10-15
Rules and regulations.
Operative Text
47-10-15. Rules and regulations.
The management shall adopt rules and regulations concerning all residents' use and
occupancy of the premises. The rules and regulations are enforceable against a
resident only if:
A. they are submitted to tenants for their comment sixty days prior to the rules being
implemented;
B. their purpose is to promote the convenience, safety or welfare of the residents,
protect and preserve the premises from abusive use or make a fair distribution of
services and facilities held out for the residents generally;
C. they are reasonably related to the purpose for which they are adopted;
D. they are not retaliatory or discriminatory in nature, except that all or any portion of
the park may be designated for adult-only occupancy after a six-months' notice to the
residents; and
E. they are sufficiently explicit in prohibition, direction or limitation of the resident's
conduct to fairly inform him of what he shall or shall not do to comply.
History: Laws 1983, ch. 122, § 15; 1997, ch. 186, § 4.Under NMSA § 47-10-15, mobile home park management is required to adopt rules and regulations governing how residents use and occupy the park's premises, but those rules carry legal weight only when specific conditions are met. Residents must receive the proposed rules at least sixty days before they take effect, giving them an opportunity to comment. The rules must also serve a legitimate purpose — such as safety, welfare, or fair distribution of services — be reasonably tied to that purpose, be free from retaliation or discrimination, and be written clearly enough that residents can understand what is expected of them.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of mobile home parks subject to NMSA § 47-10-15 generally maintain enforceable rule sets by following a defined adoption process: distributing proposed rules to residents at least sixty days before implementation and inviting their comments. Compliant management ensures each rule has a stated, legitimate purpose — such as preserving the premises or promoting resident safety — and that the rule's content is reasonably connected to that purpose. Rules are written in plain, specific language so that residents can readily understand what conduct is required or prohibited, and management avoids adopting rules that could be characterized as retaliatory or discriminatory.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
NMSA § 47-10-15 gives mobile home park residents the right to receive and comment on proposed rules at least sixty days before those rules go into effect. If a rule was not adopted in accordance with the statute's requirements — for example, if it lacks a legitimate purpose, is vague, or was implemented without the required notice period — it may not be enforceable against a resident. Tenants who believe a rule violates these standards may raise the statute as a defense in any proceeding based on that rule, or may seek guidance from a tenant-rights organization familiar with New Mexico mobile home park 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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