NMLA Renters' Guide (English)
Click here to download the COMPLETE Renters’ Guide English version (updated in 2018)
Click individual chapters below from the English version to download:
- Chapter 1 – Introduction
- Chapter 2 - Finding a Place to Live
- Chapter 3 - When Things Go Wrong Before You Move In
- Chapter 4 - Rental Agreements or Leases
- Chapter 5 – Deposits (also see Forms & Model Letters: Security Deposit Demand Letter below)
- Chapter 6 - Paying Rent
- Chapter 7 – Repairs
- Chapter 8 - What To Do When Repairs Are Needed (also see Forms & Model Letters: Seven-Day Notice of Abatement or Termination below)
- Chapter 9 - Moving Out and Evictions
- Chapter 10 - The Tenant's Property
- Chapter 11 - Tenants in Special Situations
- Chapter 12 - Mobile Home Parks
- Chapter 13 - Housing Discrimination
- Chapter 14 - Federally Subsidized Housing
- Chapter 15 - Tenant Organizing
- Chapter 16 - Going to Court
- Chapter 17 - Real Estate Contracts
- IMPORTANT CORRECTIONS:
- Hours for Telephone Intake Line currently are 10am to 3pm (not 10-4)
- Access the Online Application process at www.newmexicolegalaid.org
- (DO NOT USE http://tinyurl.com/NMLGL-HELP)
Forms & Model Letters