New Mexico Holdover tenants
What happens if a tenant stays after the lease ends in New Mexico?
If the resident stays without the owner's consent after the term ends or is terminated, the owner may sue for possession; if the holdover is willful and not in good faith, the owner may also recover damages and reasonable attorney's fees (NMSA 1978 § 47-8-37(C)).
Verified Source: NMSA 1978 § 47-8-37(C) · last checked 2026-10-23
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