N.M. Stat. Ann. § 47-10-23
Civil penalties.
Operative Text
47-10-23. Civil penalties.
A. For each violation by a landlord of the provisions of Sections 47-10-19 through
47-10-22 NMSA 1978 a landlord may be charged a civil penalty not to exceed five
hundred dollars ($500).
B. The remedies provided in this section are not exclusive and do not limit the rights
or remedies that are otherwise available to a resident under any other law.
History: 1978 Comp., § 47-10-23, enacted by Laws 1993, ch. 147, § 9.
ARTICLE 11
Time SharesSection 47-10-23 of New Mexico's Mobile Home Park Act establishes a civil penalty of up to $500 for each violation a landlord commits under Sections 47-10-19 through 47-10-22 of the same act. Importantly, this penalty is not the only remedy available — residents retain any other rights or remedies provided under separate laws. The provision functions as one enforcement tool within a broader framework of protections for mobile home park residents.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under NMSA § 47-10-23, landlords who fail to comply with the requirements set out in Sections 47-10-19 through 47-10-22 of the Mobile Home Park Act may face a civil penalty of up to $500 per violation. Operators who maintain consistent compliance with those sections — including proper notice, maintenance, and other obligations outlined there — avoid exposure to these penalties. Because each violation can be charged separately, property managers generally keep thorough records of their compliance practices.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
NMSA § 47-10-23 gives residents of mobile home parks a civil penalty mechanism against landlords who violate Sections 47-10-19 through 47-10-22, with penalties reaching up to $500 per violation. Crucially, this provision explicitly preserves any other legal rights or remedies a resident may have under other laws, meaning it does not cap or replace broader protections. Residents who believe a violation has occurred may consider consulting a tenant-rights organization, a legal aid office, or reviewing complaint processes available through New Mexico state agencies to understand the full range of options.
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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