Just cause eviction rules in Albuquerque, NM — sometimes called tenant protection or "for cause" eviction ordinances — list the specific legal reasons a landlord can end a tenancy.
Albuquerque does not have a just cause eviction ordinance. Evictions in New Mexico are governed by the Uniform Owner-Resident Relations Act (§47-8-1 et seq.) which allows landlords to terminate tenancies for cause (non-payment, lease violations) with proper notice, and to decline to renew expired leases without stating a reason.
Under the NM Uniform Owner-Resident Relations Act, landlords may evict for non-payment of rent (7-day notice), material lease violations (7-day notice with opportunity to cure), or criminal activity. For month-to-month tenancies, either party may terminate with 30 days written notice without cause. There is no requirement to state a reason for non-renewal at lease end. The eviction process requires filing a petition in Metropolitan Court. Self-help evictions (changing locks, removing belongings, shutting off utilities) are illegal. Retaliatory evictions within 6 months of a tenant complaint are prohibited under §47-8-39.
Not applicable for just cause requirements as none exist. Landlords who fail to follow proper eviction procedures face dismissal of their eviction case. Self-help evictions are illegal and may result in tenant damages. Retaliatory evictions are prohibited and may give tenants a defense in court.
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