Santa Fe, NM Local Law
Your complete guide to renter protections in Santa Fe, 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
Santa Fe does not have local rent control. New Mexico state law governs rent increase practices.
Without local rent control, landlords in Santa Fe 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.
Santa Fe-specific laws and ordinances
Santa Fe living wage ordinance includes housing protections
City housing inspection and code enforcement
New Mexico Owner-Resident Relations Act governs protections
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, Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe, 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.
Santa Fe tenants benefit from several protections: Santa Fe living wage ordinance includes housing protections; City housing inspection and code enforcement; New Mexico Owner-Resident Relations Act governs protections. These are in addition to New Mexico state law.
You can contact the Santa Fe 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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