Albuquerque, NM Local Law
Your complete guide to renter protections in Albuquerque, NM. Learn about local ordinances, rent control status, security deposit rules, and how city law works alongside New Mexico state protections.
No
Rent Control
30
Days to Return Deposit
Varies by lease term
Max Deposit
3
Local Protections
Max Deposit shows the short version — read the full rule below.
Current rent regulation status
No Local Rent Control
Albuquerque does not have local rent control. New Mexico state law governs rent increase practices.
Without local rent control, landlords in Albuquerque may raise rent with proper written notice as required by New Mexico law. There is no cap on the amount of increase, but it must not be retaliatory or discriminatory.
Albuquerque-specific laws and ordinances
Albuquerque Healthy Housing Ordinance for rental inspections
New Mexico caps late fees at 5% of the rent for each rental period in default
State requires 30-day security deposit return
Local ordinances work alongside New Mexico state law. Where local protections are stronger, the local rule typically applies. View full New Mexico state protections.
Laws that apply to all New Mexico renters
Max Security Deposit
1 month's rent for leases under 1 year; no cap for annual leases
Deposit Return Deadline
30 daysafter the agreement ends or the tenant leaves, whichever is later
Entry Notice Required
24 hoursnot a fixed minimum: you and your landlord may agree otherwise
Governing Statute
New Mexico Statutes
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No, Albuquerque does not currently have local rent control. New Mexico state law governs rent increase rules. Landlords must typically provide proper written notice before raising rent.
In Albuquerque, the New Mexico state limit of 1 month's rent for leases under 1 year; no cap for annual leases applies. Landlords must return deposits within 30 days after you move out.
Albuquerque tenants benefit from several protections: Albuquerque Healthy Housing Ordinance for rental inspections; New Mexico caps late fees at 5% of the rent for each rental period in default; State requires 30-day security deposit return. These are in addition to New Mexico state law.
You can contact the Albuquerque local housing authority or code enforcement department to file complaints about habitability issues, discrimination, or landlord violations. Visit your local housing authority's website for details. You can also file with the New Mexico attorney general's office for state-level violations.
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