Landlord-Tenant & Housing

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. Legal...

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...

Housing: Free Tenant - Landlord Workshop

LANDLORD – TENANT LAW WORKSHOP FREE seminar for public On Thurs, June 2, 2022 and repeated Thurs, Sept 1st , and Thurs, Dec 1st , 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. At the Albuquerque Housing Authority (AHA)...

How to Appeal a Court Judgment for Restitution (Eviction)

New Mexico Legal Aid is providing this information to the public. ... This information DOES NOT CREATE AN ATTORNEY-CLIENT RELATIONSHIP and DOES NOT MEAN THAT ATTORNEYS AT NEW MEXICO LEGAL AID ARE...

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...

New Mexico Rental Assistance During the Pandemic

KNOWN RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS IN NEW MEXICO (as of 11/20/2020) Albuquerque 311 Information Center Dial 311 or visit https://www.cabq.gov/311

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) Haga clic aquí...

Return of Security Deposits

Information provided on this page DOES NOT create any attorney-client relationship between the web page visitor and New Mexico Legal Aid. Visiting this web page does not obligate New Mexico Legal...

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...

Video: Eviction Process In New Mexico

The eviction process is a very quick one in New Mexico. New Mexico Legal Aid's Housing Managing Attorney gives an overview as to what happens if a landlord seeks to evict you.

Video: Housing Attorney - Tips If You Are Facing Eviction

All New Mexico counties have resumed evictions. Here are tips if you are facing eviction from New Mexico Legal Aid's Housing Division Managing Attorney.

Video: Illegal Lockouts - Know Your Rights

In this video New Mexico Legal Aid's Housing Managing Attorney offers tips on how to prepare if you are a victim of an "illegal lockout"

Video: New Mexico Supreme Court Lifts Eviction Moratorium

Starting February 1, 2022 the stay of eviction hearings passed by New Mexico Supreme Court is lifted in parts of New Mexico and soon the eviction moratorium is expected to be lifted for the entire...

Video: NMLA Partnership with United Way of Central New Mexico

Watch this short video on how the New Mexico Legal Aid partnership with United Way of Central New Mexico is working to keep families housed.

What if you cannot find a place to rent because of past evictions?

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What to do when Repairs are Needed

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Wildfire Disaster and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

Frequently Asked Questions and Wildfire Assistance What can New Mexico Legal Aid help me with if I’m a Wildfire/Flood victim? Please contact us at 1-833-LGL-HELP (1-833-545-5357) if you...