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New Mexico Late Rent Notice (Pay or Quit)
$19A formal pay-or-quit notice with your state's statutory cure period calculated automatically — the first legal step before pursuing eviction for unpaid rent, generated in minutes instead of guessing at the deadline.
Core state figures — deposit caps, notice periods, entry rules — independently verified by a licensed U.S. attorney.
What New Mexico law requires
- Security deposit cap
- 1 month' rentNMSA 1978 § 47-8-18(A) · source
- Deposit return deadline
- 30 days after move-outNMSA 1978 § 47-8-18(C)-(E) · source
- Month-to-month termination notice
- 30 daysNMSA 1978 § 47-8-37(A)-(B) · source
- Pay-or-quit notice (late rent)
- 3 daysNMSA 1978 § 47-8-33(D), (H) · source
- Landlord entry notice
- 1 dayNMSA 1978 § 47-8-24(A)-(B) · source
- Late fee guidance
- 5% of monthly rentNMSA 1978 § 47-8-15(D) · source
Frequently asked questions
How long does the tenant have to pay?
It depends on your state's statute — some count calendar days, others exclude weekends and holidays. The notice states your state's specific rule and counting method.
Does sending this notice start an eviction?
No — it's the required first step. If the tenant doesn't pay or vacate within the notice period, you'd then need to file for eviction through your local court, separately.
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