New Mexico Lease Renewal / Rent Increase Notice

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NEW MEXICO LEASE RENEWAL / RENT INCREASE NOTICE

Date of Notice: [[Notice Date]]

To (Tenant): [[Tenant Full Name(s)]]
Property Address: [[Property Street Address]], [[City]], NM [[ZIP Code]] (the "Premises")
Unit/Apt: [[Unit Number]] *(if applicable)*

From (Landlord/Authorized Agent):
[[Landlord / Property Management Company Name]]
[[Landlord Mailing Address]]
[[Landlord Phone Number]]
[[Landlord Email Address]], -

Section 1, Notice of Lease Renewal / Rent Increase

Dear [[Tenant Full Name(s)]],

Your current lease for the above-referenced Premises is scheduled to expire on [[Current Lease End Date]]. This notice serves to:

• ☐ Offer a lease renewal on the terms stated below; and/or
• ☐ Advise you of a rent increase effective on the date stated below.

Please review the new terms carefully. Your written response is required by the deadline stated in Section 3., -

Section 2, Current Lease Terms vs. Proposed Terms

Dollar amount of rent increase: [[Dollar Amount of Rent Increase]] per month

Percentage increase: [[Percentage Increase]]% over the prior rent, -

Section 3, Required Notice Period (New Mexico Law)

New Mexico has no statewide rent-cap law. New Mexico does not impose a statutory ceiling on the amount of a rent increase for private residential property. Unlike California, New Mexico has not enacted an equivalent to AB 1482 or a tiered-notice statute based on the size of the increase. The only statutory constraint governing this notice is the minimum advance-notice period required before a change in rental terms takes effect under the New Mexico Uniform Owner-Resident Relations Act (UORRA), NMSA 1978 §47-8-1 et seq.

Under NMSA 1978 §47-8-36 and §47-8-37, the minimum written-notice period before a change in rent or tenancy terms takes effect is determined by the tenancy type:

> Best-practice note: For month-to-month tenancies, the 30-day statutory minimum is the governing rule. Where the existing lease specifies a longer notice period, that contractual requirement controls and must be honored. For fixed-term leases nearing expiration, deliver this notice at least 30, 60 days before the lease end date so the tenant has adequate time to respond.

> Santa Fe local ordinance note: The City of Santa Fe has enacted local tenant protections under its Residential Tenant Protections Ordinance that may impose additional notice requirements or just-cause eviction protections for certain rental properties within city limits. If the Premises are located in Santa Fe, review the current ordinance and confirm whether additional requirements apply before serving this notice. No other New Mexico municipality currently maintains a local rent-control ordinance applicable to private residential property.

This Tenancy Type: [[Month-to-Month / Annual / Week-to-Week]]

Minimum Statutory Notice Required: [[30 days / 7 days]]

Contractual Notice Period (if lease specifies a longer period): [[Lease-Specified Notice Period, or "N/A"]]

Date This Notice Was Served: [[Notice Delivery Date]]

Earliest Permissible Effective Date for New Terms: [[Earliest Permissible Effective Date, must be at least 30 days (or 7 days for week-to-week) after the date of service and not before the end of the current rental period]]

Proposed Effective Date of New Rent / Renewed Lease: [[Effective Date of New Terms]]

> ⚠️ If the proposed effective date is earlier than the legally required earliest date, or before the end of the current rental period, the notice is defective. Verify using NMSA §47-8-36 and §47-8-37 and the specific calendar dates for this tenancy., -

Section 4, Renewal Terms and Conditions

If you choose to renew, the following terms will govern the renewed lease, unless otherwise agreed in a written addendum:

1. New Lease Term. The renewed lease shall commence on [[New Lease Start Date]] and expire on [[New Lease End Date]], unless sooner terminated as provided by law or agreement.

2. Base Rent. Monthly base rent shall be [[Proposed Monthly Rent]], due in advance on the [[Rent Due Day]] of each month, payable to [[Landlord / Management Company Name]] by [[Accepted Payment Methods: check / ACH / portal]] at [[Payment Address or Online Portal URL]].

3. Late Fee. Rent not received within [[Grace Period, typically 3, 5 days]] of the due date is subject to a late fee. New Mexico does not impose a specific statutory dollar cap on late fees for residential tenancies, but under general contract law and UORRA principles, late fees must be reasonable and bear a relationship to actual damages (NMSA §47-8-15(D) prohibits unconscionable lease terms). The proposed late fee for the renewed term is [[Proposed Late Fee Amount]]. Verify that this amount is reasonable relative to the monthly rent.

4. All Other Lease Terms. All other provisions of the original Lease Agreement dated [[Original Lease Date]], as amended, remain in full force and effect, except as expressly modified herein.

5. Security Deposit. The security deposit currently held is [[Security Deposit Amount on File]]. Under NMSA 1978 §47-8-18, the maximum permissible security deposit for a residential tenancy is one month's rent (plus a separate pet deposit not to exceed one additional month's rent, if a pet is permitted). [[No additional deposit is required. / Landlord requests an additional deposit of [[Additional Deposit Amount]] to bring the total to [[New Total Deposit]], due by [[Deposit Due Date]].]] The deposit is held in accordance with NMSA §47-8-18. Under NMSA §47-8-18(B), the landlord must return the deposit with a written itemized accounting of any lawful deductions within 30 days after the tenancy ends and the tenant vacates and delivers possession.

6. Required Disclosures. All disclosures previously provided remain in effect. Any new or changed disclosure material to the tenancy is attached as Exhibit A.

7. Utilities and Services. Tenant shall continue to be responsible for [[Tenant-Paid Utilities]]; Landlord shall continue to provide [[Landlord-Paid Utilities / Services]].

8. Lease Addenda. The following addenda are incorporated into the renewed lease: [[Pet Addendum / Lead-Based Paint Disclosure (if pre-1978 unit) / Other Addenda]]., -

Section 5, New Mexico Rent-Control Status Notice

Important, No Statewide Rent Control Applies.

New Mexico has enacted no statewide rent-stabilization or rent-control law. The rent stated in this notice is not subject to any state-level cap or government approval. The UORRA (NMSA 1978 §47-8-1 et seq.) governs residential landlord-tenant relationships statewide but does not limit the dollar amount of a rent increase.

Local ordinance check, required if the Premises are in Santa Fe:

The City of Santa Fe has enacted local tenant protections that may impose:

• Additional advance-notice requirements before a rent increase takes effect
• Just-cause requirements for non-renewal of certain tenancies
• Anti-retaliation protections

If the Premises are located within the City of Santa Fe, review Santa Fe Residential Tenant Protections Ordinance (City of Santa Fe Code, Chapter 27, Article VIII, as amended) before relying solely on state-law notice periods. Contact the City of Santa Fe Housing and Community Development Department or a New Mexico-licensed attorney for current requirements.

For all other New Mexico municipalities (including Albuquerque, Las Cruces, and Rio Rancho), no local rent-control ordinance applies to private residential property as of the date of this notice.

> *If you believe a local ordinance affects this tenancy, contact the New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department or a New Mexico-licensed attorney for guidance.*, -

Section 6, Tenant's Response and Options

You have three options. Please indicate your choice in writing and return this form to Landlord by [[Tenant Response Deadline Date]]:, -

OPTION A, Accept Renewal

☐ I/We accept the lease renewal and new rent terms as stated above.

Tenant Signature: ______________________________ Date: _____________

Tenant Printed Name: [[Tenant Full Name(s)]], -

OPTION B, Propose Modified Terms *(Landlord must separately agree in writing)*

☐ I/We wish to negotiate modified terms. My/Our counter-proposal is attached or described below:

_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________, -

OPTION C, Decline Renewal / Vacate

☐ I/We decline renewal and will vacate the Premises on or before [[Current Lease End Date]] (or such other date agreed in writing). I/We understand I/We remain responsible for rent through the date of vacating and compliance with all move-out obligations under the Lease and NMSA §47-8-18 (security deposit return and accounting).

Tenant Signature: ______________________________ Date: _____________, -

If Landlord does not receive a written response by [[Tenant Response Deadline Date]]:

[[Select one:
- This offer to renew is withdrawn and the tenancy will terminate at the end of the current term with the required statutory notice.
- The tenancy will convert to a month-to-month arrangement at the new rent stated in Section 2, subject to 30 days' notice by either party per NMSA §47-8-36.
- Other: [[Describe consequence of non-response]].]], -

Section 7, Service of Landlord's Notice on Tenant

Under NMSA 1978 §47-8-52, written notices under the UORRA may be served by any of the following methods:

1. Personal Delivery, delivered directly to the tenant or, if the tenant is absent from the Premises, to any person of suitable age and discretion residing therein.

2. Posting at the Premises, if no one is available at the Premises, the notice may be posted conspicuously on the main entry door of the dwelling unit. It is best practice to also mail a copy on the same date and document both actions.

3. First-Class U.S. Mail, mailed to the tenant at the address of the Premises. Note: when computing notice periods, allow adequate mail-delivery time. For a 30-day notice, mail the notice at least 3, 5 days early to ensure the tenant has the full statutory period after actual receipt.

4. Certified or Registered Mail, strongly recommended for any disputed or high-value tenancy; use USPS Certified Mail with return receipt requested to create clear proof of delivery date and content.

5. Electronic Delivery (Email / Text), permissible only if the tenant has consented in writing to electronic notice. If the original lease contains an electronic-notice consent clause, cite it here.

Method of Service Used for This Notice:

☐ Personal Delivery
☐ Posted on door of Premises (no one available), copy also mailed
☐ First-Class U.S. Mail
☐ Certified Mail, USPS Tracking No.: [[USPS Tracking Number]]
☐ Electronic Delivery (email/text), Tenant's written consent on file dated [[Consent Date]], -

Section 8, Proof of Service / Certificate of Mailing

*Complete the applicable section below.*

A, Personal Delivery

I, [[Name of Person Who Delivered Notice]], state that on [[Delivery Date]] at approximately [[Delivery Time]], I personally delivered this notice to:

• ☐ [[Tenant Full Name(s)]] at the Premises.
• ☐ [[Name of Person of Suitable Age and Discretion Accepting Service]], a person of suitable age and discretion residing at the Premises.

Signature of Delivering Party: ______________________________ Date: _____________
Printed Name: [[Delivering Party Name]]
Relationship to Landlord (e.g., agent, property manager): [[Relationship]], -

B, Posting on Door

I, [[Name of Person Who Posted Notice]], state that on [[Posting Date]] at approximately [[Posting Time]], I attempted personal delivery and no one was available. I posted this notice conspicuously on the main entry door of the Premises located at [[Property Street Address]], [[City]], NM [[ZIP Code]]. A copy was also mailed by [[First-Class / Certified Mail]] on [[Mailing Date]].

Signature: ______________________________ Date: _____________
Printed Name: [[Person Who Posted Notice]], -

C, Mailing Certificate

I, [[Name of Mailing Party]], state that on [[Mailing Date]] I deposited a copy of this notice in the U.S. Mail, addressed to:

[[Tenant Full Name(s)]]
[[Property Street Address]]
[[City]], NM [[ZIP Code]]

☐ First-Class Mail, postage prepaid.
☐ Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested, USPS Article No.: [[Certified Mail Tracking Number]]

Signature: ______________________________ Date: _____________
Printed Name: [[Mailing Party Name]], -

Section 9, Landlord Signature

The undersigned is the Landlord or the Landlord's duly authorized agent for the Premises described above and certifies that the information in this notice is accurate.

Landlord / Authorized Agent:

Signature: ______________________________ Date: _____________
Printed Name: [[Landlord Signatory Name]]
Title (if agent): [[Title, e.g., Property Manager, Authorized Agent]]
NM Real Estate License No. (if applicable): [[NM Real Estate License Number, or "N/A"]]
Company: [[Landlord / Property Management Company Name]]
Address: [[Landlord Mailing Address]]
Phone: [[Landlord Phone Number]]
Email: [[Landlord Email Address]], -

Exhibit A, Additional Disclosures and Changes to Lease Terms *(attach if applicable)*

[[List any new disclosures, material changes to the lease, or other amendments that differ from the original lease. If none, write "None." Do not leave blank.

Common New Mexico disclosures to consider:
- Lead-Based Paint Disclosure (required for any unit built before 1978, 42 U.S.C. §4852d)
- Methamphetamine contamination disclosure if known (NMSA §47-8-15.2)
- Mold disclosure if known or reasonably suspected (NMSA §47-8-20.2)
- Updated HOA / community rules
- Utility billing changes or submetering arrangements
- Updated pet or parking policies
- Any new mandatory fees passed through to tenant]], -

Exhibit B, Copy of Original / Prior Lease Agreement *(attach if required by local practice)*

[[Attach a copy of the existing lease agreement for reference, or state "Copy previously provided to tenant on [[Date]]."]], -

Statutory References (New Mexico, as of June 2026)

> Jurisdiction note: The exceptional spec for this template originally referenced California Civil Code §827 (30-day/90-day split based on increase size ≤10% or >10%) and AB 1482 (statewide 5% + CPI rent cap). Those provisions are California-only and have no application in New Mexico. New Mexico has no statewide rent cap and no increase-size-based tiered-notice formula, the single controlling notice period is 30 days for month-to-month tenancies under NMSA §47-8-36. The controlling authority for New Mexico lease renewals and rent increase notices is the Uniform Owner-Resident Relations Act (UORRA), NMSA 1978 §47-8-1 et seq. If a California rent-increase notice is needed, use the `california-lease-renewal-notice` template., -

> ⚠️ Template only, not legal advice. This notice is a sample form for informational purposes. It does not constitute legal advice and does not create an attorney-client relationship. Statutory notice periods, deposit rules, and landlord/tenant obligations can change. Verify all provisions against current New Mexico statutes (NMSA 1978 §47-8-1 et seq.) and any applicable local ordinance, particularly if the Premises are located in Santa Fe, before use. Consult a New Mexico-licensed attorney for guidance specific to your situation. User-supplied values are tokenized as `[[Merge Field]]`., -

*Sources: New Mexico Uniform Owner-Resident Relations Act (UORRA), NMSA 1978 §47-8-1 through §47-8-52; City of Santa Fe Residential Tenant Protections Ordinance (City of Santa Fe Code, Ch. 27, Art. VIII); as of June 2026. New Mexico Real Estate Commission: www.nmrec.org.*