Landlord-Tenant, Housing & Foreclosure
Fair Housing Rights
HOUSING DISCRIMINATION IS ILLEGAL!
If you are trying to rent or buy an apartment, a house or any other type of residence, it is illegal for a landlord or home seller to discriminate against you...
Foreclosure
Court Processes and Foreclosure: Receiving a Complaint
How do I know if I am in foreclosure?
New Mexico is a judicial foreclosure state, which means that, in order for a bank to proceed with...
Housing for People with Disabilities
What laws protect the housing rights of people with disabilities?
People with disabilities have housing rights that are protected under both federal and state law. The state law is the New...
Mobile Home Park Tenant Rights
What is a “Mobile Home Park”?
The definition of a mobile home park differs from state to state. So do the rights of mobile home owners who rent space in these parks. In New Mexico, a mobile...
Renter's Guide
New Mexico Legal Aid's popular Renter's Guide is available for download in both English and Spanish
Tenant Rights
Landlord's Termination of a Rental Agreement
When can a landlord evict a residential tenant?
A landlord must use the courts to evict a residential tenant. It is unlawful for a landlord to...
VA Home Loans
What happens when a veteran with a VA loan falls behind on house payments?
If you have received a Veteran’s Home Loan—either directly from the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) or...