Tag: new-mexico
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New Mexico Small Claims Court: $10,000 Limit, Fees & How to File (2026)
Updated:New Mexico small claims court limit is $10,000. Learn filing fees, what cases qualify, and step-by-step instructions for filing in Magistrate Court / Metropolitan Court.
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Tenant Rights in New Mexico: Security Deposits, Eviction, and Landlord Rules (2026)
Updated:New Mexico has moderate tenant protections including a 1-month security deposit cap (lowest in the nation), 30-day return deadline, 3-day pay-or-quit notice, and a 2x penalty multiplier for wrongful withholding. Albuquerque's 2022 just-cause ordinance adds additional protections in the state's largest city.
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New Mexico Wage Theft Laws: Minimum Wage, Overtime, and Final Paycheck Rules
Updated:New Mexico's $12.00 minimum wage and $13.50 in Albuquerque, with strict 5-day final paycheck rules and vacation payout requirements; 3-year statute of limitations provides strong protections.
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New Mexico Non-Compete Agreement Laws: What Employees Need to Know
Are non-compete agreements enforceable in New Mexico? Learn the income thresholds, duration limits, and what to do if your employer tries to enforce one.
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New Mexico Debt Collection Laws: Know Your Rights Against Collectors (2026)
Federal and New Mexico law strictly limit what debt collectors can do. Learn your rights, how to stop harassment, dispute a debt, and what damages you can recover in New Mexico.
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New Mexico Eviction Notice Requirements: How Much Notice Does Your Landlord Have to Give?
New Mexico landlords must give 3 days notice for non-payment or 7 days for lease violations before eviction. Learn the required notice periods by reason under N.M. Stat. § 47-8-33.
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New Mexico Landlord Retaliation Laws: Tenant Protections and How to Fight Back (2026)
New Mexico law prohibits landlords from retaliating against tenants who exercise their legal rights. Learn the presumption period, protected activities, and how to take action.
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New Mexico Security Deposit Laws: 1-Month Cap (Leases Under 1 Year) with Penalties
New Mexico landlords can hold 1 month rent (short-term leases) and must return within 30 days with deductions. Learn tenant remedies under N.M. Stat. Ann. § 47-8-18.