Bill > HB6

This bill makes several changes to the Uniform Owner-Resident Relations Act in New Mexico. Key provisions include: - Requiring owners to provide receipts for rent payments made by residents, including the amount, date, and resident's name. - Limiting the amount of late fees that can be charged on subsidized rent. - Expanding the situations where a resident can assert a defense of retaliation against an owner's actions. - Requiring courts to maintain a list of resources for residents facing eviction, and to provide that list when an eviction case is filed. - Allowing residents to avoid eviction by paying all rent, costs, fees, and interest owed prior to a judgment being entered. - During a declared emergency, prohibiting owners from refusing to renew rental agreements that expire during or shortly after the emergency declaration, if the reason is nonpayment of rent. The bill aims to provide more protections and options for residential tenants in New Mexico, particularly around rent payments, evictions, and owners' actions.

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https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=6&year=23