New Mexico Late Rent Notice
A free New Mexico late rent notice that follows New Mexico law. Fill in the boxes, check the rules below, then print or copy it. Keep a copy and proof of how you sent it.
What New Mexico law says
| Late fees | Only if the rental agreement provides for one; max 5% of the rent for each rental period in default, calculated on rent only (not deposits, fees, or utilities). Owner must give notice of the late fee no later than the last day of the next rental period. Source: NMSA 1978, § 47-8-15(D) |
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| Notice for unpaid rent | 3-day written notice of nonpayment and intent to terminate. Tender of the full amount due, in the manner stated in the notice, before the 3 days expire bars an action for nonpayment. Source: NMSA 1978, § 47-8-33(D) |
Fill in your letter
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To: [tenant name(s)]
Premises: [rental address]
Rent of $[rent amount] for [rental period] was due on [due date] and has not been received.
Under your lease, a late fee of $[late fee] applies. New Mexico limits on late fees: NMSA 1978, § 47-8-15(D).
Total now due: $[total due]. Please pay by [date] to [payment method].
This is a reminder, not an eviction notice. Before filing an eviction case, a landlord must give the separate notice New Mexico law requires.
Date: [today's date]
Landlord or agent: [your name]
Signature: ____________________
How to send it: use a method you can prove — certified mail with return receipt, or email/text if your lease allows notices that way. Write down the date.
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