Landlord-Tenant, Housing & Foreclosure
Albuquerque Landlord–Tenant Information, Referral and Advice Services
The City of Albuquerque and New Mexico Legal Aid have begun a partnership to provide:
Information and Referral services to residents of Albuquerque about Landlord-Tenant issues.
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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 Process
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 foreclose on your home, the lender who owns...
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...
Information on Evictions - What Tenants Need to Know
Information Sheet on Supreme Court Order on Evictions and
What Tenants Need to Know and Do to Protect Themselves if Unable to Pay Rent.
What should I do if I cannot pay my rent...
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...
NMLA Press Release About COVID Eviction Moratorium
New Mexico Legal Aid Warns: Lack of Information May Lead to Illegal Evictions During COVID Crisis
Attorneys at New Mexico Legal Aid are pushing to ensure that tenants, landlords and judges are...
Renter's Guide
New Mexico Legal Aid's popular Renter's Guide is available for download in both English and Spanish
Click here for the Renters’ Guide English version (updated in 2018)
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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...