Landlord kept your deposit? Entered without notice? Threatening eviction? Describe what happened in your own words and get a plain-English breakdown, severity rating, step-by-step next steps, and ready-to-send letters — specific to New Mexico law.
Get My New Mexico Action Plan — Free to StartNew Mexico returns deposits within 30 days after termination of the rental agreement or the tenant's departure, whichever is later (N.M. Stat. § 47-8-18). There is no statutory rent grace period; as of a June 2025 law change, late fees are capped at 5% of rent per rental period (reduced from 10%). Landlords must give 24 hours' notice before entry, and N.M. Stat. § 47-8-36 bars excluding or dispossessing a tenant without a court order, including lock changes and utility interference.
30 days after move-out, with an itemized statement for any deductions.
Landlords must generally give 24-hour notice before entering, except in emergencies.
No. Eviction requires a court process — lockouts, belongings removal, and utility shutoffs without a court order are illegal.
New Mexico Legal Aid at (833) 545-4357. You can also call or text 211 for local referrals.