New Mexico rental inspection report template

New Mexico rules for this report

These rules are about how and when you report, not the template's fields. Check them before you deliver.

• Where there is actual cause to keep any of the deposit, the owner gives the resident an itemized written list of the deductions and the balance within 30 days of the end of the rental agreement or the resident's departure, whichever is later; mailing the statement and any payment to the resident's last known address is complianceNMSA 1978, s. 47-8-18 (C) (annotated) · NMSA 1978, s. 47-8-18 (C) (unannotated)
• The deposit may pay rent and the damages the owner suffered because the resident did not comply with the rental agreement or the resident's duties in section 47-8-22, including unpaid rent or utilities, repair work and other legitimate damages; no deposit may be kept to cover normal wear and tearNMSA 1978, s. 47-8-18 (C)
• The resident keeps the part of the premises they use as clean and safe as its condition permits and, when the residency ends, leaves the unit as clean as when it began, ordinary wear and tear excepted; the resident also disposes of waste cleanly, keeps plumbing fixtures clean, uses appliances and facilities reasonably, and does not deliberately or negligently damage the premises or knowingly let anyone else do soNMSA 1978, s. 47-8-22 (annotated) · NMSA 1978, s. 47-8-22 (unannotated)
• An owner who does not give the written statement and the balance due within 30 days forfeits the right to keep any of the deposit, the right to counterclaim in a suit for the deposit, and the right to sue separately for damage to the property, and pays the resident's court costs and reasonable attorneys' feesNMSA 1978, s. 47-8-18 (D)
• An owner who keeps a deposit in bad faith in violation of the section owes the resident a civil penalty of 250 dollarsNMSA 1978, s. 47-8-18 (E)
• Unless agreed otherwise, the owner enters to inspect only after 24 hours' written notice of the intent to enter, the purpose, the date and a reasonable estimate of the time frame; no notice is needed for repairs or services within 7 days of the resident's request, or with a public official conducting an inspection; the owner tries to accommodate a reasonable alternate time the resident offers, may enter without consent in an emergency, and may not abuse accessNMSA 1978, s. 47-8-24 (annotated) · NMSA 1978, s. 47-8-24 (unannotated)

What is in it

• Entry and hallwaysWalls and ceiling, Floor, Doors and locks, Lights and switches
• Living and dining areasWalls and ceiling, Floor and carpet, Windows, screens and coverings, Outlets, lights and switches
• KitchenStove, oven and range hood, Refrigerator and freezer, Dishwasher, Sink, faucet and drain, Counters and cabinets, Walls, ceiling and floor
• BedroomsWalls and ceilings, Floors and carpet, Windows, screens and coverings, Closets and doors
• BathroomsToilet, Tub, shower, grout and caulking, Sink, vanity and mirror, Exhaust fan, Walls, ceiling and floor
• Laundry and utilityWasher and dryer, Heating, cooling and thermostat, Water heater
• Safety devicesSmoke alarms tested, Carbon monoxide alarms tested, Fire extinguisher
• Exterior, parking and storageBalcony, patio or yard, Parking or garage, Storage
• Keys, fobs and remotesItem, Quantity, Notes

Rules last reviewed October 10, 2026. Read the full New Mexico rental inspection report requirements.