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N.M. Stat. Ann. § 47-8-1

Short title.

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Operative Text

N.M. Stat. Ann. § 47-8-1
47-8-1. Short title.
  Sections 47-8-1 through 47-8-51 [47-8-52] NMSA 1978 may be cited as the "Uniform
Owner-Resident Relations Act".

History: 1953 Comp., § 70-7-1, enacted by Laws 1975, ch. 38, § 1; 1995, ch. 195, § 1.
Source: Legislative text reproduced verbatim
Plain English

Section 47-8-1 of New Mexico's statutes establishes the official short title of the law governing rental housing relationships in the state: the "Uniform Owner-Resident Relations Act." This title covers Sections 47-8-1 through 47-8-51 (also referenced as 47-8-52) of the New Mexico Statutes Annotated 1978. The provision itself does not create rights or obligations but serves as the naming anchor for the entire statutory framework that follows.

Written by anthropic/claude-sonnet-4.6 · Reviewed on October 26, 2026

Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Property owners and managers operating in New Mexico should be aware that the body of law governing their rental relationships is formally known under § 47-8-1 as the "Uniform Owner-Resident Relations Act." When researching compliance obligations, lease requirements, or dispute procedures, this short title is the standard reference used in legal documents, court filings, and regulatory guidance throughout the state. Familiarity with this title helps operators locate the full set of rules that apply to their properties.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Renters in New Mexico are protected by a comprehensive state law that § 47-8-1 officially names the "Uniform Owner-Resident Relations Act." When looking up tenant rights, reviewing a lease dispute, or seeking assistance from a tenant-rights organization, referencing this short title helps identify the correct body of law. The Act spans multiple sections and covers a wide range of topics relevant to the rental relationship, making it a useful starting point for understanding state-level protections.

General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.

Generated October 26, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.

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References Out

Rules and statutes cited by this regulation

N.M. Stat. Ann. §§ 47-8-1–47-8-51

References In

Rules and statutes that cite this regulation

N.M. Stat. Ann. § 47-8-3
N.M. Stat. Ann. § 47-8-22
N.M. Stat. Ann. § 47-8-33
N.M. Stat. Ann. § 47-8-20
N.M. Stat. Ann. § 47-8-33
N.M. Stat. Ann. § 47-8-48
N.M. Stat. Ann. § 47-8-20
N.M. Stat. Ann. § 47-8-18
N.M. Stat. Ann. § 47-8-27.2
N.M. Stat. Ann. § 47-8-20
N.M. Stat. Ann. § 47-8-23
N.M. Stat. Ann. § 47-8-33
N.M. Stat. Ann. § 47-8-32
N.M. Stat. Ann. § 47-8-42
N.M. Stat. Ann. § 47-8-15
N.M. Stat. Ann. § 47-8-20
N.M. Stat. Ann. § 47-8-48
N.M. Stat. Ann. § 47-8-39
N.M. Stat. Ann. § 47-8-20
N.M. Stat. Ann. § 47-8-33
N.M. Stat. Ann. § 47-8-39
N.M. Stat. Ann. §§ 47-8-1–47-8-52
N.M. Stat. Ann. § 47-8-23
N.M. Stat. Ann. §§ 47-8-1–47-8-52
N.M. Stat. Ann. §§ 47-8-1–47-8-52
N.M. Stat. Ann. §§ 47-8-1–47-8-52
N.M. Stat. Ann. § 47-8-43
N.M. Stat. Ann. § 47-8-49
N.M. Stat. Ann. §§ 47-8-1–47-8-51
N.M. Stat. Ann. § 47-8-23
N.M. Stat. Ann. § 47-8-18
N.M. Stat. Ann. § 47-8-22
N.M. Stat. Ann. § 47-8-4
N.M. Stat. Ann. § 47-8-3

Related Rules

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§ 151.35
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§ 165.12
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