Tag: new-mexico
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New Mexico Lemon Law: What Qualifies and How to Get a Refund or Replacement (2026)
Bought a defective car in New Mexico? The lemon law gives you the right to a refund or replacement. Learn what qualifies, the repair attempt rules, and how to file.
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New Mexico Insurance Claim Denial Laws: Your Rights and How to Appeal (2026)
Your New Mexico insurance claim was denied — here's what you can do. Learn the appeal process, bad faith laws, and how to get the payout you're owed.
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New Mexico Small Claims Court: $10,000 Limit, Fees & How to File (2026)
Updated:New Mexico small claims court limit is $10,000. Learn filing fees, what cases qualify, and step-by-step instructions for filing in Magistrate Court / Metropolitan Court.
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Tenant Rights in New Mexico: Security Deposits, Eviction, and Landlord Rules (2026)
Updated:New Mexico has moderate tenant protections including a 1-month security deposit cap (lowest in the nation), 30-day return deadline, 3-day pay-or-quit notice, and a 2x penalty multiplier for wrongful withholding. Albuquerque's 2022 just-cause ordinance adds additional protections in the state's largest city.
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New Mexico Wage Theft Laws: Minimum Wage, Overtime, and Final Paycheck Rules
Updated:New Mexico's $12.00 minimum wage and $13.50 in Albuquerque, with strict 5-day final paycheck rules and vacation payout requirements; 3-year statute of limitations provides strong protections.
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New Mexico Non-Compete Agreement Laws: What Employees Need to Know
Are non-compete agreements enforceable in New Mexico? Learn the income thresholds, duration limits, and what to do if your employer tries to enforce one.
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New Mexico Debt Collection Laws: Know Your Rights Against Collectors (2026)
Federal and New Mexico law strictly limit what debt collectors can do. Learn your rights, how to stop harassment, dispute a debt, and what damages you can recover in New Mexico.
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New Mexico Eviction Notice Requirements: How Much Notice Does Your Landlord Have to Give?
New Mexico landlords must give 3 days notice for non-payment or 7 days for lease violations before eviction. Learn the required notice periods by reason under N.M. Stat. § 47-8-33.