Bill > SB338

This bill amends the Uniform Owner-Resident Relations Act to allow tenants who are victims of domestic violence or sexual assault to terminate their rental agreement without penalty. The key provisions are: 1. Tenants can terminate their rental agreement by providing the owner with written notice that they are a victim of domestic violence or sexual assault, along with a copy of a protective order or a letter from a service provider. 2. Tenants who terminate their lease under this provision are only liable for rent owed up to the termination date and will not incur early termination fees or penalties. 3. The owner cannot provide a key to the dwelling unit to the person alleged to have committed the domestic violence or sexual assault. 4. Tenants who falsely claim to be victims of domestic violence or sexual assault to terminate their lease can be liable for treble damages. 5. The provisions of this bill go into effect on July 1, 2021.

Health and Social Services, Justice

https://www.nmlegis.gov/lcs/legislation.aspx?chamber=S&legtype=B&legno=338&year=21