New Mexico Habitability / warranty of habitability

What is the warranty of habitability in New Mexico?

The owner must substantially comply with applicable minimum housing codes affecting health and safety, keep the premises and common areas safe, maintain electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilating, air conditioning and supplied appliances in good working order, provide garbage receptacles and removal, and supply running water, reasonable hot water and reasonable heat (NMSA 1978 § 47-8-20(A)).

Verified Source: NMSA 1978 § 47-8-20(A) · last checked 2026-10-23