The bill amends the Uniform Owner-Resident Relations Act in New Mexico, specifically increasing the notice period for nonpayment of rent from three days to ten days. Under the new provisions, if a resident fails to pay rent when due, the owner must provide written notice of nonpayment and their intention to terminate the rental agreement. The resident will then have ten days to pay the full amount due before the owner can terminate the agreement and seek possession of the dwelling unit. Additionally, the bill clarifies that if the last day for remedying any breach falls on a weekend or federal holiday, the period to remedy will be extended to the next business day.

Other amendments include specifying that the owner must provide detailed written notice of any breaches, including the nature of the breach and the timeline for remedying it. The bill also introduces defenses for residents in cases of eviction related to domestic violence, allowing them to contest the eviction if they have secured a temporary restraining order or if they were unaware of the substantial violation committed by another person. Furthermore, it establishes penalties for frivolous actions brought by petitioners in eviction cases.

Statutes affected:
introduced version: 47-8-1, 47-8-33