New Mexico Rent Grace Period
no statutory grace periodNew Mexico has no statutory rent grace period (14 of 51 US jurisdictions mandate one statewide). Any grace period must come from the lease itself, so check what yours says before assuming you have extra days.
Educational information: generated from our New Mexico law database (last updated 2024-01-01). Not legal advice.
How New Mexico compares
14 of 51 US jurisdictions mandate a general statewide grace period before late fees; elsewhere any grace period is local, conditional, or set by the lease. Here is how New Mexico compares with other states in our database.
| State | Rent Grace Period |
|---|---|
| New Mexico | no statutory grace period |
| New York | 5 days |
| North Carolina | 5 days |
| North Dakota | no statutory grace period |
| Ohio | no statutory grace period |
Frequently asked questions
- How many days late can rent be before fees in New Mexico?
- There is no statutory grace period in New Mexico; rent is late the day after it is due unless your lease says otherwise. Late fees capped at 10% of rent. Must be disclosed in lease. Written notice of fee required by end of next rental period after default.
- How large can the late fee itself be in New Mexico?
- Late fees in New Mexico are generally capped at 10% of monthly rent, and fees must also be reasonable.
- Can a landlord charge a late fee the day after rent is due in New Mexico?
- Potentially yes. With no statutory grace period in New Mexico, rent is late the day after the due date unless your lease builds in a grace period.
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