Rental Inspections in New Mexico (2026)
4 rules on the books across New Mexico, 3 cities and counties. Select a rule to read the full details.
Severity: Few Restrictions · Light Restrictions · Some Restrictions · Significant Restrictions · Heavy Restrictions
Inspection Programs
Proactive rental inspection programs, registration requirements, systematic and periodic inspection cycles, what inspectors check, and the fees landlords pay to fund them.
Rio Rancho
Significant RestrictionsRio Rancho requires every short-term rental to pass a pre-permit safety inspection covering fire, carbon monoxide…
Read full rule →Bernalillo County
Some RestrictionsThe Nuisance Abatement Office may conduct periodic inspections of buildings and land, not just respond to complaints…
Read full rule →Tenant Complaint Process
How tenants can file complaints about code violations, what triggers a city inspection, and protections against landlord retaliation for reporting issues.
Bernalillo County
Some RestrictionsRenters and neighbors report substandard housing or nuisance conditions to Bernalillo County's Nuisance Abatement…
Read full rule →Albuquerque
Light RestrictionsTenants report housing code violations to Albuquerque Code Enforcement through a hotline and website at no cost, or pay…
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