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A tenant can withhold rent (§ 47-8-27.1, § 47-8-27.2) if a landlord neglects to address habitability problems with the property. The tenant must have written proof that they made the landlord aware of the problem seven days prior.

Tenancy agreements shall include, but not be limited to, the following: (1) name of tenant; (2) property address or legal description including unit number (if unit number is applicable); (3) rent amount; (4) security deposit and other deposit amounts; (5) when and where rent is to be paid; (6) date property possession ...

A New Mexico month-to-month rental agreement is a legal document that is created between a landlord and tenant that allows either party to cancel the contract with 30 days' notice. The document offers the same protections by law for both parties as a standard lease.

Contractual obligations are the terms that all parties commit to when they sign a contract. The most common types of contractual obligations include delivery, timelines, payment terms, performance obligations, penalties, termination terms, non-compete and non-disclosure obligations.

Every New Mexico tenant has the legal right to seek proper and fair housing without any kind of discrimination against them. The New Mexico landlord-tenant law also allows them to request required repairs for the unit (If it needs them).

Prohibition of Discrimination: The fair housing act prohibits discrimination based on race, gender, religion, national origin, or disability. Landlords must provide reasonable accommodations to disabled tenants to ensure equal enjoyment of the dwelling unit.