When the Landlord Can Come In
Section 47-8-24 — twenty-four hours' written notice, unless agreed otherwise or in an emergency
Unless the owner and resident agree otherwise, the owner enters to inspect, repair, supply services or show the unit only after giving twenty-four hours' written notice of the intent to enter, the purpose, the date and a reasonable estimate of the time.
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- No notice is needed for repairs or services within seven days of the resident's request, or when the owner is with a public official inspecting or a utility or cable company representative.
- The owner may enter without consent in an emergency.
- Where the resident gives reasonable notice and an alternate time, the owner tries to accommodate it when that is practicable.
The owner may not abuse the right of access. Unlawful entry, entry in an unreasonable manner, or repeated demands that unreasonably interfere with the resident's quiet enjoyment let the resident get an injunction or end the rental agreement, and recover damages.
Sources for this section (1)
- NMSA 1978, § 47-8-24 — Right of entry
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.