NEW MEXICO RENTAL APPLICATION

Property Address: [[Property Full Street Address, City, New Mexico ZIP]]

Landlord / Property Manager: [[Landlord or Property Management Company Name]]

Date of Application: [[Application Date]]

Application Fee Amount: $[[Application / Screening Fee Amount]] (disclosed below), -

1. Applicant Information

Full Legal Name: [[Applicant Full Legal Name]]

Date of Birth: [[Applicant Date of Birth]]

Social Security Number: [[Applicant SSN (last 4 or full as required)]]

Driver's License / State ID: [[DL Number and State]] Expiration: [[DL Expiration]]

Phone: [[Applicant Primary Phone]]

Email: [[Applicant Email Address]]

Current Address: [[Applicant Current Full Address]]

City, State, ZIP: [[City, State, ZIP]]

How long at current address: [[Years / Months]]

Current landlord or mortgage holder name and phone: [[Current Landlord Name and Phone]]

Reason for moving: [[Reason for Moving]], -

2. Co-Applicants and Additional Occupants

List all persons who will reside in the unit (including children):

1. Name: [[Occupant 1 Full Name]] Relationship: [[Relationship]] Age: [[Age]]

2. Name: [[Occupant 2 Full Name]] Relationship: [[Relationship]] Age: [[Age]]

3. Name: [[Occupant 3 Full Name]] Relationship: [[Relationship]] Age: [[Age]]

4. Name: [[Occupant 4 Full Name]] Relationship: [[Relationship]] Age: [[Age]]

Total number of occupants: [[Total Number of Occupants]], -

3. Rental History

Current / Most Recent Landlord:

Name: [[Current or Last Landlord Full Name]]

Phone: [[Landlord Phone]] Email: [[Landlord Email]]

Address of unit rented: [[Previous Rental Property Address]]

Monthly rent paid: $[[Monthly Rent Paid]]**

Dates of tenancy: [[Move-in Date]] to [[Move-out Date]]

Did you give proper notice? [[Yes / No]]

Were you asked to leave or evicted? [[Yes / No, explain if yes]]

Previous Landlord (if within last 5 years):

Name: [[Previous Landlord Full Name]]

Phone: [[Previous Landlord Phone]]

Address: [[Previous Rental Address]]

Dates: [[Dates]] Monthly rent: $[[Amount]]**

Any issues or unpaid balances? [[Details or None]], -

4. Employment and Income Verification

Current Employer: [[Current Employer Name]]

Employer Address: [[Employer Full Address]]

Position / Title: [[Job Title]]

Supervisor / HR Contact: [[Supervisor Name and Phone]]

Dates employed: [[Start Date]] to present

Gross monthly income: $[[Gross Monthly Income]]

Other income source 1: [[Other Income Source 1]] Amount: $[[Monthly Amount]]

Other income source 2: [[Other Income Source 2]] Amount: $[[Monthly Amount]]

Previous Employer (if current employment less than 2 years):

Employer: [[Previous Employer]]

Dates: [[Dates]] Monthly income: $[[Amount]]**, -

5. Financial Information and Assets

Bank Name: [[Bank Name]]

Checking account last 4 digits: [[XXXX]]

Savings account last 4 digits: [[XXXX]]

Approximate liquid assets: $[[Total Liquid Assets Amount]]**

Monthly debt payments (car, student loans, credit cards, etc.): $[[Total Monthly Debt Payments]]**

Have you ever filed bankruptcy? [[Yes / No, if yes, year and chapter]]

Have you ever been evicted or had an unlawful detainer filed against you? [[Yes / No, details]], -

6. Background and Criminal History

Have you ever been convicted of a felony? [[Yes / No]]

If yes, provide date, jurisdiction, nature of offense, and current status: [[Details]]

Are you currently on probation or parole? [[Yes / No]]

Have you been convicted of any crime involving violence, drugs, fraud, theft, or damage to property in the last seven years? [[Yes / No, details if yes]]

Note: A conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant. Each application is evaluated individually using objective screening criteria., -

7. Vehicles and Parking

Vehicles to be parked on property:

1. Year/Make/Model: [[Vehicle 1]] License Plate: [[Plate]]

2. Year/Make/Model: [[Vehicle 2]] License Plate: [[Plate]]

Parking space requested: [[Assigned / Unassigned / None]], -

8. Pets and Animals

Will you have pets? [[Yes / No]]

If yes:

1. Type/Breed/Weight: [[Pet 1 Description]] Age: [[Age]]

2. Type/Breed/Weight: [[Pet 2 Description]] Age: [[Age]]

Service or assistance animal? [[Yes / No, documentation will be requested if applicable]], -

9. Emergency Contact and References

Emergency Contact Name: [[Emergency Contact Full Name]]

Relationship: [[Relationship]]

Phone: [[Phone]] Email: [[Email]]

Personal Reference 1: [[Reference 1 Name]] Phone: [[Phone]] Relationship: [[Relationship]]

Personal Reference 2: [[Reference 2 Name]] Phone: [[Phone]] Relationship: [[Relationship]], -

10. Application and Screening Fees, Disclosure

The application/screening fee is $[[Application Fee Amount]] per adult applicant.

This fee covers the cost of processing the application and obtaining consumer reports (credit, background, eviction, criminal, and rental history).

Refundability: The fee is [[Non-refundable / Refundable only if application is not processed / Other, specify]].

No other fees are charged solely for processing the rental application beyond this disclosed amount.

Duplicate screening reports within the past 90 days for properties under the same ownership/management may be provided upon request without additional charge in accordance with applicable law., -

11. Objective Screening Criteria

Applications are evaluated using the following objective, uniformly applied criteria. Meeting these criteria does not guarantee approval; other factors including completeness of application, references, and compliance with fair housing law are also considered.

1. Income: Combined gross monthly household income must be at least [[Income Multiple, e.g. 3]] times the monthly rent (or other documented threshold).

2. Credit: Minimum credit score of [[Minimum Credit Score Threshold, e.g. 620]] or equivalent risk assessment. Negative items are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

3. Rental History: No evictions or unlawful detainers within the last [[Number of Years, e.g. 5]] years. No more than [[Number]] late payments or lease violations in the prior 24 months.

4. Criminal History: No convictions for crimes involving violence, sexual offenses, or drug manufacturing/distribution within the last [[Number of Years]] years. Other convictions evaluated individually for time passed, nature, and rehabilitation.

5. Employment: Verifiable employment or income source for at least [[Months]] months or equivalent stable income documentation.

Applicants who do not meet one or more criteria may still be approved with a co-signer, larger deposit, or other mitigating factors at the landlord's discretion., -

12. Fair Housing and Nondiscrimination Notice

This property is offered in compliance with the federal Fair Housing Act and the New Mexico Human Rights Act (NMSA 1978 § 28-1-1 et seq.).

We do not discriminate on the basis of:

• Race

• Color

• Religion

• National origin

• Sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity)

• Spousal affiliation

• Physical or mental disability

• Serious medical condition

• Familial status (families with children under 18)

• Age

• Genetic information

• Or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

All screening criteria are applied uniformly. If you believe you have been discriminated against, you may contact the New Mexico Human Rights Bureau or the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)., -

13. FCRA Authorization and Disclosure

By signing this application, Applicant(s) authorize the Landlord, its agents, and third-party screening services to obtain consumer reports, including credit reports, background checks, criminal records, eviction history, and rental references for the purpose of evaluating this rental application.

This is a consumer report as defined by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). If the application is denied in whole or in part based on information in a consumer report, Applicant will be provided:

• Notice of the adverse action

• Name, address, and telephone number of the consumer reporting agency that furnished the report

• Statement that the agency did not make the decision and cannot explain why

• Notice of the right to obtain a free copy of the report within 60 days

• Notice of the right to dispute the accuracy or completeness of the information with the agency

A copy of the consumer report will be provided to the Applicant upon request after an adverse decision., -

14. Consent to Verification and Release

Applicant authorizes verification of all information provided, including contacting current and former landlords, employers, banks, and references. Applicant releases all parties from any liability for providing accurate information in response to this authorization.

Applicant certifies that all statements in this application are true and complete. Any material misrepresentation or omission may result in denial of the application or termination of any tenancy created., -

15. Additional Information or Explanations

Use this space to provide any additional information that may assist in the evaluation of this application (e.g., explanations for credit issues, gaps in employment, or special circumstances):

[[Additional Explanations or N/A]], -

16. Signatures and Authorization

I/We have read, understand, and agree to the terms of this application, the fee disclosure, the screening criteria, and the authorizations above.

Applicant Signature: ___________________________________________ Date: [[Date]]

Printed Name: [[Applicant Full Legal Name]]

Co-Applicant / Additional Adult Signature: ___________________________________________ Date: [[Date]]

Printed Name: [[Co-Applicant Full Legal Name]]

Landlord / Authorized Agent Acknowledgment of Receipt:

Signature: ___________________________________________ Date: [[Date]]

Printed Name / Title: [[Landlord or Agent Name and Title]]

Application received: [[Date and Time]], -

Document Retention and Privacy: Consumer reports obtained in connection with this application will be used only for the stated purpose, retained only as long as required by law or business necessity, and disposed of securely in accordance with FCRA and applicable privacy laws., -

> ⚠️ Template example, not professional (legal/financial/medical) advice. This is a sample form. Landlords must comply with the New Mexico Uniform Owner-Resident Relations Act (NMSA 1978 § 47-8-1 et seq.), the New Mexico Human Rights Act, the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), and all other applicable federal, state, and local laws. Fees must be disclosed. Screening criteria must be objective and consistently applied. Verify current requirements with the New Mexico Real Estate Commission, Human Rights Bureau, or qualified counsel. As of June 2026.