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 minimum of three days' notice to pay the rent or quit the premises before they can initiate eviction proceedings. This notice period is stipulated in the New Mexico Owner-Resident Relations Act. If the tenant fails to pay the rent or vacate the property within the given time frame, the landlord may then proceed to file an eviction lawsuit (also known as a 'forcible entry and detainer' action) in the appropriate court. It is important for both landlords and tenants to understand their rights and obligations under the law, and tenants facing such notices may benefit from consulting with an attorney to explore their legal options.