N.M. Stat. Ann. § 47-8-19.4
Notice of fee changes required.
Operative Text
47-8-19.4. Notice of fee changes required.
An owner may increase a fee that is provided pursuant to the terms of a rental
agreement by providing written notice at least sixty days prior to the periodic rental date
specified in the rental agreement or at least sixty days prior to the end of the term of a
fixed term residency. In the case of a periodic residency of less than one month, written
notice shall be provided at least one rental period in advance of the first fee payment to
be increased.
History: Laws 2025, ch. 122, § 5.Section 47-8-19.4 of New Mexico's Uniform Owner-Resident Relations Act establishes the minimum advance notice an owner must give before raising any fee that is part of a rental agreement. For month-to-month or longer periodic tenancies, written notice must be delivered at least sixty days before the relevant rental date or the end of a fixed term. For rental periods shorter than one month, the required notice window shrinks to at least one full rental period before the increased fee first comes due.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under NMSA § 47-8-19.4, compliant property owners document fee changes in writing and deliver that notice at least sixty days ahead of the applicable rental date or lease-end date for standard periodic or fixed-term agreements. For shorter-than-monthly rental cycles, operators ensure written notice reaches the resident no later than one full rental period before the higher fee takes effect. Maintaining dated copies of all fee-change notices is a common practice that supports a clear record of compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
NMSA § 47-8-19.4 gives residents the right to receive written advance notice—generally at least sixty days—before any fee increase under their rental agreement takes effect. If a fee increase arrives with less notice than the statute requires, that timing issue may be relevant to whether the increase is enforceable. Tenants who believe the required notice period was not honored can document the timeline, reach out to a local tenant-rights organization, or consult with a housing attorney to understand the options available under New Mexico 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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