Albuquerque does not currently require a general rental property registration program. Landlords are not required to register their rental units with the city or obtain a rental license. The city relies on code enforcement and the state Uniform Owner-Resident Relations Act to regulate rental property conditions.
Unlike some larger cities, Albuquerque has no mandatory rental registration, rental inspection, or rental licensing program for residential properties. Landlords must comply with the NM Uniform Owner-Resident Relations Act regarding habitability standards and maintenance obligations. The city's Code Enforcement Division responds to complaints about substandard rental conditions through the 311 system. Short-term rental properties (Airbnb, VRBO) may have separate registration requirements. Commercial rental properties must comply with the IDO and applicable business licensing requirements.
Not applicable for rental registration as no program exists. Landlords who fail to maintain habitable conditions may face tenant complaints, code enforcement citations, and civil liability under the Uniform Owner-Resident Relations Act.
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