A notice to pay rent or quit—also known as an eviction notice or notice to vacate due to late rent—is a written letter demanding a tenant who is late paying rent (1) pay the rent by a certain date or (2) quit (leave or vacate) the premises.
In New Mexico, a notice to pay rent or quit is a legal document that a landlord can serve to a tenant who is behind on their rent. This notice informs the tenant that they must either pay the overdue rent by a specified deadline or vacate the rental property. According to New Mexico law, the landlord must give the tenant a three-day notice to pay the rent or quit before they can initiate eviction proceedings. This means the tenant has three days to pay the full amount of rent due or move out. If the tenant fails to comply with the notice, the landlord may then file an eviction lawsuit (also known as a 'forcible entry and detainer' action) in court. It's important for both landlords and tenants to understand that the eviction process is governed by state law, and landlords must follow the proper legal procedures to evict a tenant legally.