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New Mexico 30-Day Security Deposit Rule

When actual cause exists to retain part of the deposit, § 47-8-18(C) requires an itemized written list and the remaining balance, if any, within 30 days of the date of rental-agreement termination or resident departure, whichever is later.

Last reviewed: August 30, 20261 official source cited
Accounting period30 days

Subsection C uses the later of termination or resident departure.

If withholdingWritten itemization

The deduction list and remaining balance are part of the statutory disposition.

MailingLast known address

The statute treats mailing the required statement/payment there as compliance.

Use the later date

  • Rental-agreement termination date.
  • Resident-departure date.
  • Use the later of those two for the subsection C accounting timeline.
  • Preserve the envelope or electronic records showing when the statement was sent.
Check the exact lease term and dates. New Mexico deposit limits differ by rental-agreement duration, and the accounting rule has specific timing language. Educational information only.

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