N.M. Stat. Ann. § 47-10-6
Nonpayment of rent.
Operative Text
47-10-6. Nonpayment of rent.
Any tenancy or other estate at will or lease in a mobile home park may be
terminated upon the landlord's written notice to the tenant requiring, in the alternative,
payment of rent and utility charges or the removal of the tenant's unit from the premises,
within a period of not less than three days after the date notice is served or posted, for
failure to pay rent when due. Rent shall not be increased without sixty days' written
notice to the tenant.
History: Laws 1983, ch. 122, § 6; 1993, ch. 147, § 3.Under NMSA 47-10-6, when a mobile home park tenant fails to pay rent when it is due, the landlord may initiate termination of the tenancy by serving a written notice that gives the tenant at least three days to either pay the overdue rent and utility charges or remove their mobile home from the park. The same section also establishes that any rent increase requires at least sixty days' written notice to the tenant before it takes effect. These two rules together set the minimum procedural floor for rent-related disputes and rent changes in New Mexico mobile home parks.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of mobile home parks subject to NMSA 47-10-6 generally maintain written records of all rent and utility charge payments and serve any nonpayment notice in writing, clearly stating the tenant's option to pay or vacate within the statutory minimum of three days. Compliant operators also issue rent-increase notices in writing at least sixty days before the new rate takes effect, keeping copies of both the notice and proof of delivery. Consistent documentation of these steps supports a clear record if a tenancy termination or rent-change dispute arises later.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
NMSA 47-10-6 gives mobile home park tenants at least three days after receiving a written nonpayment notice to pay all overdue rent and utility charges before a landlord can proceed with termination, meaning a timely payment within that window generally stops the termination process. The same provision also entitles tenants to a minimum of sixty days' written notice before any rent increase becomes effective, and a failure to provide that notice may be raised as a defense or basis for a complaint. Tenants who believe these procedural requirements have not been followed may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or review resources through the New Mexico courts to understand available enforcement paths.
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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