Things Left Behind
Section 47-8-34.1 — thirty days after abandonment, fourteen after surrender, three after a writ
| How the residency ended | The owner stores the property |
|---|---|
| How the residency endedAbandonment | The owner stores the propertyAt least thirty days, with a written notice of the date of disposal no sooner than thirty days out |
| How the residency endedThe resident's voluntary surrender | The owner stores the propertyAt least fourteen days from the surrender, with reasonable access to get it |
| How the residency endedA writ of restitution | The owner stores the propertyNo obligation past three days after the writ is executed, unless agreed otherwise |
Who handles this in New Mexico: legal aid programs, lawyer referral and the state offices, listed in the New Mexico directory.
After abandonment, the notice includes a telephone number and address for reaching the owner, and is delivered in person or by first class mail to the last known address. If the owner sells the property, any proceeds beyond what is owed are mailed to the resident with an itemized statement within fifteen days of the sale.
Sources for this section (1)
- NMSA 1978, § 47-8-34.1 — Disposition of property left on the premises
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of November 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed New Mexico attorney.