New Mexico landlord forms / Rental Application Form
New Mexico Rental Application Form
$19A professional rental application form, branded with your property and screening policy, ready to hand a prospective tenant before you run credit and background checks.
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
Does this form include a credit or background check?
No — it collects the applicant's information and their consent for you to run one separately. Screening services are not part of this product.
Can I charge an application fee?
Most states allow it; some cap the amount or require it to reflect actual screening costs. Verify your state's rule before setting a fee.
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