Chapter 47 - Property Law.
- Article 1 - Conveyances and General Provisions, 47-1-1 through 47-1-56.
- Section 47-1-1 - "Real estate" defined.
- Section 47-1-10 - Recordation of affidavit of termination of power of attorney.
- Section 47-1-11 - Instruments by agent authorized.
- Section 47-1-12 - Conveyance by decree or master.
- Section 47-1-13 - Lineal and collateral securities; contracts binding realty as against heirs and legal claimants.
- Section 47-1-14 - Effect of words "bargained and sold".
- Section 47-1-15 - Joint grantees or devisees; tenancy in common.
- Section 47-1-16 - Instrument of conveyance; prima facie evidence of joint tenancy.
- Section 47-1-17 - Entailed estates.
- Section 47-1-17.1 - Repealed.
- Section 47-1-18 - Reversion; "heirs" and "successors" defined.
- Section 47-1-19 - Rights of heirs of life tenant when made remaindermen.
- Section 47-1-2 - Monopolies; entailments; primogeniture.
- Section 47-1-20 - Remainder to unborn child.
- Section 47-1-21 - Future possession dependent on death without heirs; effect of birth of posthumous child.
- Section 47-1-22 - Grants of rents, returns or remainders.
- Section 47-1-23 - Transfer of reversion authorized.
- Section 47-1-24 - Rights of transferee of reversion.
- Section 47-1-25 - Repealed.
- Section 47-1-26 - Tax assessment or payment in name of nonowner is not cloud on title.
- Section 47-1-27 - "Statutory forms" of conveyance and mortgage of real property.
- Section 47-1-28 - Applicability from effective date of act.
- Section 47-1-29 - "Warranty deed" effective in fee simple.
- Section 47-1-3 - Repealed.
- Section 47-1-30 - "Quitclaim deed" effective in fee simple without warranty.
- Section 47-1-31 - "Special warranty deed"; effect.
- Section 47-1-32 - "Grant" effective as a word of conveyance.
- Section 47-1-33 - Unnecessary terms; construction of deeds or reservations.
- Section 47-1-34 - Rights included without enumeration.
- Section 47-1-35 - Conveyance or mortgage to joint tenants.
- Section 47-1-36 - Joint tenancies defined; creation.
- Section 47-1-37 - Effect of warranty covenants in conveyances.
- Section 47-1-38 - Effect of special warranty covenants in conveyances.
- Section 47-1-39 - Mortgage or deed of trust provisions; effect.
- Section 47-1-4 - Conveyances authorized.
- Section 47-1-40 - Construction of "mortgage covenants".
- Section 47-1-41 - Construction of "statutory mortgage condition".
- Section 47-1-42 - Sheriff designated as successor trustee.
- Section 47-1-43 - Verb "assign" sufficient to transfer interest.
- Section 47-1-44 - Conveyancing forms.
- Section 47-1-45 - Real estate brokerage agreements required to be in writing.
- Section 47-1-46 - Real estate descriptions by reference to recorded instruments.
- Section 47-1-47 - Recovery of realty donated to state or municipality for specific purposes.
- Section 47-1-48 - Rules applicable; service of process.
- Section 47-1-49 - New Mexico coordinate system; zones.
- Section 47-1-5 - Signing of conveyances.
- Section 47-1-50 - Zone designations.
- Section 47-1-51 - Plane coordinates, x and y; definition.
- Section 47-1-52 - Description of land located in more than one zone.
- Section 47-1-53 - Definition of coordinate system according to U.S. coast and geodetic survey [national ocean survey and national geodetic survey]
- Section 47-1-54 - Recordation of land description based on coordinate system; limitation.
- Section 47-1-55 - Use on maps, reports of survey or other documents.
- Section 47-1-56 - Use of coordinate system.
- Section 47-1-6 - Seal unnecessary.
- Section 47-1-7 - Powers of attorney and revocations thereof to be acknowledged and recorded.
- Section 47-1-8 - Conveyances under terminated power of attorney; validation.
- Section 47-1-9 - Notice of revocation or death by means of affidavit.
- Article 1A - Uniform Vendor and Purchaser Risk Act, 47-1A-1 through 47-1A-2.
- Article 2 - Real Estate Trusts, 47-2-1 through 47-2-6.
- Article 3 - Solar Rights, 47-3-1 through 47-3-12.
- Section 47-3-1 - Short title.
- Section 47-3-10 - Transfer.
- Section 47-3-11 - Local authority.
- Section 47-3-12 - Indexing.
- Section 47-3-2 - Declaration and findings.
- Section 47-3-3 - Definitions.
- Section 47-3-4 - Declaration of solar rights.
- Section 47-3-5 - Prior rights unaffected.
- Section 47-3-6 - Short title.
- Section 47-3-7 - Legislative findings and declaration.
- Section 47-3-8 - Method of claiming; effect; limitations.
- Section 47-3-9 - Recordation; effect of failure to record; contest.
- Article 4 - Abstracters, 47-4-1 through 47-4-10.
- Section 47-4-1 - Definitions.
- Section 47-4-10 - Real estate sales; disclosure of certain attorney's fees required; provisions for civil liability.
- Section 47-4-2 - Requirements for bond.
- Section 47-4-3 - Limitation of action on bond.
- Section 47-4-4 - Requirement of abstract plant.
- Section 47-4-5 - Exemption from requirement of abstract plant for certain abstracters.
- Section 47-4-6 - Affidavit of requirement of compliance with requirement of abstract plant.
- Section 47-4-7 - Territorial limit on abstracters business.
- Section 47-4-8 - Penalty for violation of act.
- Section 47-4-9 - Application of act.
- Article 5 - Subdivisions Generally, 47-5-1 through 47-5-9.
- Section 47-5-1 - Short title.
- Section 47-5-2 - Definitions.
- Section 47-5-3 - Approval of plat by county commission prior to sale.
- Section 47-5-4 - Conditions affecting use or occupancy of subdivided land; written disclosure prior to sale.
- Section 47-5-5 - Advertising standards.
- Section 47-5-6 - Fraud; penalty.
- Section 47-5-7 - Other violations; penalty.
- Section 47-5-8 - Injunction.
- Section 47-5-9 - Application.
- Article 6 - County Subdivisions, 47-6-1 through 47-6-29.
- Section 47-6-1 - Short title.
- Section 47-6-10 - County subdivision regulations; hearings; appeal.
- Section 47-6-11 - Preliminary plat approval; summary review.
- Section 47-6-11.1 - Expiration of preliminary plat.
- Section 47-6-11.2 - Water permit required for final plat approval.
- Section 47-6-11.3 - Approval of final plats.
- Section 47-6-12, 47-6-13 - Repealed.
- Section 47-6-14 - Public hearings on preliminary plats.
- Section 47-6-15 - Appeals.
- Section 47-6-16 - Succeeding subdivisions.
- Section 47-6-17 - Disclosure.
- Section 47-6-18 - Advertising standards.
- Section 47-6-19 - Road development.
- Section 47-6-2 - Definitions.
- Section 47-6-20 - Public agencies required to provide counties with information.
- Section 47-6-21 - Information reports.
- Section 47-6-22 - Time limit on administrative action.
- Section 47-6-23 - Right of inspection; rescission.
- Section 47-6-24 - Schedule of compliance.
- Section 47-6-25 - Suspension of right of sale.
- Section 47-6-25.1 - Attorney general; district attorneys; investigation.
- Section 47-6-26 - Injunctive relief; mandamus.
- Section 47-6-27 - Criminal penalties.
- Section 47-6-27.1 - Private remedies.
- Section 47-6-27.2 - Approval necessary for utility connection.
- Section 47-6-28 - Use of fees.
- Section 47-6-29 - Jurisdiction.
- Section 47-6-3 - Final plat; description.
- Section 47-6-4 - Final plat acknowledgment; affidavit.
- Section 47-6-5 - Dedication for public use; maintenance.
- Section 47-6-6 - Filing with county clerk; duties of county clerk.
- Section 47-6-7 - Vacation of plats; approval; duties of county clerk; effect.
- Section 47-6-8 - Requirements prior to sale, lease or other conveyance.
- Section 47-6-9 - Subdivision regulation; county authority.
- Section 47-6-9.1 - Merger of contiguous parcels; prohibition.
- Article 7 - Building Unit Ownership, 47-7-1 through 47-7-28.
- Section 47-7-1 - Short title.
- Section 47-7-10 - Common profits and expenses.
- Section 47-7-11 - Contents of declaration.
- Section 47-7-12 - Declaration; apportionment of interest.
- Section 47-7-13 - Contents of deeds of units.
- Section 47-7-14 - Copy of the floor plans to be filed.
- Section 47-7-15 - Blanket encumbrances affecting a unit at time of first conveyance.
- Section 47-7-16 - Recording.
- Section 47-7-17 - Removal from provisions of the Building Unit Ownership Act.
- Section 47-7-18 - Removal no bar to subsequent resubmission.
- Section 47-7-19 - Bylaws.
- Section 47-7-2 - Definitions.
- Section 47-7-20 - Contents of bylaws.
- Section 47-7-21 - Books of receipts and expenditures; availability for examination.
- Section 47-7-22 - Waiver of use of common areas and facilities; abandonment of unit.
- Section 47-7-23 - Taxation.
- Section 47-7-24 - Priority of lien.
- Section 47-7-25 - Joint and several liability of grantor and grantee for unpaid common expenses.
- Section 47-7-25.1 - Merger or consolidation of condominiums.
- Section 47-7-26 - Actions.
- Section 47-7-27 - Personal application.
- Section 47-7-28 - Insurance.
- Section 47-7-3 - Application of act.
- Section 47-7-4 - Status of the units.
- Section 47-7-5 - Ownership of units.
- Section 47-7-6 - Common areas and facilities.
- Section 47-7-7 - Compliance with covenants; bylaws; administrative provisions.
- Section 47-7-8 - Certain work prohibited.
- Section 47-7-9 - Liens against units; removal from lien; effect of part payment.
- Article 7A - Condominium Act - General Provisions, 47-7A-1 through 47-7A-14.
- Section 47-7A-1 - Short title.
- Section 47-7A-10 - Reserved.
- Section 47-7A-11 - Severability.
- Section 47-7A-12 - Unconscionable agreement or term of contract.
- Section 47-7A-13 - Obligation of good faith.
- Section 47-7A-14 - Remedies to be liberally administered.
- Section 47-7A-2 - Applicability.
- Section 47-7A-3 - Definitions.
- Section 47-7A-4 - Variation by agreement.
- Section 47-7A-5 - Taxation.
- Section 47-7A-6 - Applicability of local ordinances, regulations and building codes.
- Section 47-7A-7 - Eminent domain.
- Section 47-7A-8 - Supplemental general principles of law applicable.
- Section 47-7A-9 - Construction against implicit repeal, amendment or expansion.
- Article 7B - Condominium Act - Creation, Alteration and Termination of Condominiums, 47-7B-1 through 47-7B-21.
- Section 47-7B-1 - Creation of condominium.
- Section 47-7B-10 - Exercise of development rights.
- Section 47-7B-11 - Alterations of units.
- Section 47-7B-12 - Relocation of boundaries between adjoining units.
- Section 47-7B-13 - Subdivision of units.
- Section 47-7B-14 - Easement for encroachments.
- Section 47-7B-15 - Use for sales purposes.
- Section 47-7B-16 - Easement rights.
- Section 47-7B-17 - Amendment of declaration.
- Section 47-7B-18 - Termination of condominium.
- Section 47-7B-19 - Rights of secured lenders.
- Section 47-7B-2 - Unit boundaries.
- Section 47-7B-20 - Master associations.
- Section 47-7B-21 - Merger or consolidation of condominiums.
- Section 47-7B-3 - Construction and validity of declaration and bylaws.
- Section 47-7B-4 - Description of units.
- Section 47-7B-5 - Contents of declaration.
- Section 47-7B-6 - Leasehold condominiums.
- Section 47-7B-7 - Allocation of common element interests; votes; common expense liabilities.
- Section 47-7B-8 - Limited common elements.
- Section 47-7B-9 - Plats and plans.
- Article 7C - Condominium Act - Management of Condominium, 47-7C-1 through 47-7C-19.
- Section 47-7C-1 - Organization of unit owners' association.
- Section 47-7C-10 - Voting; proxies.
- Section 47-7C-11 - Tort and contract liability.
- Section 47-7C-12 - Conveyance or encumbrance of common elements.
- Section 47-7C-13 - Insurance.
- Section 47-7C-14 - Surplus funds.
- Section 47-7C-15 - Assessments for common expenses.
- Section 47-7C-16 - Lien for assessments.
- Section 47-7C-17 - Other liens affecting the condominium.
- Section 47-7C-18 - Association records.
- Section 47-7C-19 - Association as trustee.
- Section 47-7C-2 - Powers of unit owners' association.
- Section 47-7C-3 - Executive board members and officers.
- Section 47-7C-4 - Transfer of special declarant rights.
- Section 47-7C-5 - Termination of contracts and leases of declarant.
- Section 47-7C-6 - Bylaws.
- Section 47-7C-7 - Upkeep of condominium.
- Section 47-7C-8 - Meetings.
- Section 47-7C-9 - Quorums.
- Article 7D - Condominium Act - Protection of Condominium Purchasers, 47-7D-1 through 47-7D-20.
- Section 47-7D-1 - Requirement for disclosure statement.
- Section 47-7D-10 - Escrow of deposits.
- Section 47-7D-11 - Release of liens.
- Section 47-7D-12 - Conversion buildings.
- Section 47-7D-13 to 47-7D-16 - Reserved.
- Section 47-7D-17 - Effect of violations on rights of action; attorney's fees.
- Section 47-7D-18 - Labeling of promotional material.
- Section 47-7D-19 - Declarant's obligation to complete and restore.
- Section 47-7D-2 - Liability for disclosure statement requirements.
- Section 47-7D-20 - Substantial completion of units.
- Section 47-7D-3 - Disclosure statement; general provisions.
- Section 47-7D-4 - Condominiums subject to development rights.
- Section 47-7D-5 - Time shares.
- Section 47-7D-6 - Condominiums containing conversion buildings.
- Section 47-7D-7 - Condominium securities.
- Section 47-7D-8 - Purchaser's right to cancel.
- Section 47-7D-9 - Resales of units.
- Article 8 - Owner-Resident Relations, 47-8-1 through 47-8-52.
- Section 47-8-1 - Short title.
- Section 47-8-10 - Judicial jurisdiction.
- Section 47-8-11 - Obligation of good faith.
- Section 47-8-12 - Inequitable agreement provision.
- Section 47-8-13 - Service of notice.
- Section 47-8-14 - Terms and conditions of agreement.
- Section 47-8-15 - Payment of rent.
- Section 47-8-16 - Waiver of rights prohibited.
- Section 47-8-17 - Unlawful agreement provision.
- Section 47-8-18 - Deposits.
- Section 47-8-19 - Owner disclosure.
- Section 47-8-2 - Purpose.
- Section 47-8-20 - Obligations of owner.
- Section 47-8-21 - Relief of owner liability.
- Section 47-8-22 - Obligations of resident.
- Section 47-8-23 - Application of rules or regulations.
- Section 47-8-24 - Right of entry.
- Section 47-8-25 - Use of dwelling unit limited.
- Section 47-8-26 - Delivery of possession.
- Section 47-8-27 - Repealed.
- Section 47-8-27.1 - Breach of agreement by owner and relief by resident.
- Section 47-8-27.2 - Abatement.
- Section 47-8-28 - Repealed.
- Section 47-8-29 - Repealed.
- Section 47-8-3 - Definitions.
- Section 47-8-30 - Action for counterclaim for resident.
- Section 47-8-31 - Resident rights following fire or casualty.
- Section 47-8-32 - Repealed.
- Section 47-8-33 - Breach of agreement by resident and relief by owner.
- Section 47-8-34 - Notice of extended absence.
- Section 47-8-34.1 - Disposition of property left on the premises.
- Section 47-8-34.2 - Personal property and security deposit of deceased resident; contact person.
- Section 47-8-35 - Claim for rent and damages.
- Section 47-8-36 - Unlawful removal and diminution of services prohibited.
- Section 47-8-36.1 - Landlord lien.
- Section 47-8-37 - Notice of termination and damages.
- Section 47-8-38 - Injunctive relief.
- Section 47-8-39 - Owner retaliation prohibited.
- Section 47-8-4 - Principles of law and equity.
- Section 47-8-40 - Action for possession by owner.
- Section 47-8-41 - Action for possession by owner or resident.
- Section 47-8-42 - Petition for restitution.
- Section 47-8-43 - Issuance of summons.
- Section 47-8-44 - Absence from court of defendant.
- Section 47-8-45 - Legal or equitable defense.
- Section 47-8-46 - Writ of restitution.
- Section 47-8-47 - Appeal stays execution.
- Section 47-8-48 - Prevailing party rights in law suit; civil penalties.
- Section 47-8-49 - Unlawful and forcible entry.
- Section 47-8-5 - General act.
- Section 47-8-50 - Prior transactions valid.
- Section 47-8-51 - Applicability.
- Section 47-8-52 - Conflicts; applicability of law.
- Section 47-8-6 - Recovery of damages.
- Section 47-8-7 - Provision for agreement.
- Section 47-8-8 - Rights, obligations and remedies.
- Section 47-8-9 - Exemptions.
- Article 8A - Rent Control Prohibition, 47-8A-1.
- Article 9 - Right to Farm, 47-9-1 through 47-9-7.
- Article 10 - Mobile Home Parks, 47-10-1 through 47-10-23.
- Section 47-10-1 - Short title.
- Section 47-10-10 - Entry fees prohibited; entry fee defined; security deposit; court costs.
- Section 47-10-11 - Closed parks prohibited.
- Section 47-10-12 - Selling fees prohibited.
- Section 47-10-13 - Certain types of landlord-seller agreements prohibited.
- Section 47-10-14 - Rental agreement; disclosure of terms in writing.
- Section 47-10-15 - Rules and regulations.
- Section 47-10-15.1 - New or amended rules; notification; open meeting; pets; physical improvements.
- Section 47-10-16 - New developments and parks; rental of sites to dealers authorized.
- Section 47-10-17 - Alternative dispute resolution; when permitted; court actions.
- Section 47-10-18 - Conflicts; applicability of law.
- Section 47-10-19 - Rent increase; disclosure requirement.
- Section 47-10-2 - Definitions.
- Section 47-10-20 - Cost of utility services; access to records.
- Section 47-10-21 - Provision of utility services; administrative fee; disclosure requirement.
- Section 47-10-22 - Itemized bill; utility services; administrative fees.
- Section 47-10-23 - Civil penalties.
- Section 47-10-3 - Tenancy; requirements; notice to quit.
- Section 47-10-4 - Action for termination.
- Section 47-10-5 - Reasons for termination.
- Section 47-10-6 - Nonpayment of rent.
- Section 47-10-7 - Common areas; tenant meetings.
- Section 47-10-8 - Security deposits.
- Section 47-10-9 - Remedies.
- Article 11 - Time Shares, 47-11-1 through 47-11-13.
- Section 47-11-1 - Short title.
- Section 47-11-10 - Securities laws apply.
- Section 47-11-11 - Application for registration of time share project; denial of registration; renewal; reinstatement; termination of developer's interest.
- Section 47-11-11.1 - Register of applicants; roster of registrants; registered projects; financial report to secretary of state.
- Section 47-11-11.2 - Disciplinary action by commission.
- Section 47-11-12 - Private enforcement.
- Section 47-11-13 - Release of liens.
- Section 47-11-2 - Definitions.
- Section 47-11-2.1 - Registration required of time share projects; real estate salesperson license required.
- Section 47-11-3 - Time shares deemed real estate; partition.
- Section 47-11-4 - Disclosure statement.
- Section 47-11-5 - Purchaser's right to cancel; escrow; violation.
- Section 47-11-6 - Prizes.
- Section 47-11-7 - Time share proxy.
- Section 47-11-8 - Exchange programs.
- Section 47-11-9 - Service of process on exchange company.
- Article 12 - Land Use Easements, 47-12-1 through 47-12-6.
- Article 12A - Cultural Properties Preservation Easements, 47-12A-1 through 47-12A-6.
- Article 13 - Real Estate Disclosure, 47-13-1 through 47-13-4.
- Section 47-13-1 - Short title.
- Section 47-13-1.1 - Definitions.
- Section 47-13-2 - Disclosure of information not required in real estate transactions.
- Section 47-13-3 - Cause of action, termination or rescission.
- Section 47-13-4 - Finding; disclosure of information required in certain real estate transactions.
- Article 14 - Appraisal Management Company Registration, 47-14-1 through 47-14-23.
- Section 47-14-1 - Short title.
- Section 47-14-10 - Controlling person.
- Section 47-14-11 - Controlling person requirements.
- Section 47-14-12 - Employee requirements.
- Section 47-14-13 - Requirements; liability.
- Section 47-14-14 - Pre-engagement certification.
- Section 47-14-15 - Adherence to standards.
- Section 47-14-16 - Recordkeeping.
- Section 47-14-17 - Appraiser independence; prohibitions.
- Section 47-14-18 - Payment; limits; disclosure; nontaxable transaction certificate.
- Section 47-14-19 - Appraisal reports; alteration; use.
- Section 47-14-2 - Definitions.
- Section 47-14-20 - Adjudication of disputes between an appraisal management company and an independent appraiser.
- Section 47-14-21 - Enforcement.
- Section 47-14-22 - Disciplinary hearings.
- Section 47-14-23 - Rulemaking authority.
- Section 47-14-3 - Registration required.
- Section 47-14-3.1 - Bonding requirements.
- Section 47-14-4 - Exemptions.
- Section 47-14-5 - Forms.
- Section 47-14-6 - Expiration of license.
- Section 47-14-7 - Consent to service of process.
- Section 47-14-8 - Fee.
- Section 47-14-9 - Owner requirements.
- Article 15 - Mortgage Foreclosure Consultant Fraud Prevention, 47-15-1 through 47-15-8.
- Section 47-15-1 - Short title.
- Section 47-15-2 - Definitions.
- Section 47-15-3 - Foreclosure consultant contract; requirements.
- Section 47-15-4 - Rescission of foreclosure consultant contract.
- Section 47-15-5 - Violations.
- Section 47-15-6 - Waiver not allowed.
- Section 47-15-7 - Remedies.
- Section 47-15-8 - Penalty.