2005 Renter's Guide
(Separate Website)
A Handbook for Tenants & Landlords - 2005 Revised Edition
By: New Mexico Legal Aid
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By: New Mexico Legal Aid
Are You Eligible for Any Government Benefits?
(Separate Website)
Enter information into this website and it will give you a report on benefits you may be eligible to receive.
By: GovBenefits, A Partnership of Federal Agencies and Organizations
Fact Sheet on Section 8 Housing Vouchers
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This page from the HUD web site contains general information on the Section 8 voucher program.
By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
How to Get Ready for Your Hearing
Get ready for your hearing with this guidelines.
By: New Mexico Legal Aid
How to Get Ready for Your Hearing: A Checklist
A list of the steps you should take to get ready for your hearing.
By: New Mexico Legal Aid
Landlords' Rights and Responsibilities
Under New Mexico landlord/tenant law, a landlord is required to provide tenants with a written lease. The landlord must perform the obligations stated in the lease and those that are imposed by law. If the landlord fails to perform those obligations, a tenant has a variety of available remedies, depending on the problem, including withholding a portion of the rent or taking the landlord to court to enforce compliance.
By: Law Access New Mexico
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New Mexico Fair Housing Center Website
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The New Mexico Fair Housing Center (NMFHC) is dedicated to eliminating housing discrimination in New Mexico. NMFHC works to ensure equal housing opportunities for all New Mexicans through education and outreach, advocacy, and enforcement. NMFHC envisions a state where housing opportunities are the norm and not the exception; where there are no barriers or impediments to housing choices and where segregation is a practice of the past.
By: New Mexico Fair Housing Center
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Public Housing Fact Sheet
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This document answers common questions about public housing, including who is eligible to rent an apartment in public housing, how to apply, how the application process works, and what are the responsibilities of the housing authorities that own and manage the public housing.
By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
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What Cleaning and Repairs Can a Landlord Charge For?
Typically, landlords may charge tenants for any cleaning or repairs necessary to restore the rental unit to its condition at the beginning of the tenancy. Landlords may not, however, use the tenant's security deposit to cover the costs of ordinary wear and tear.
By: Law Access New Mexico
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LawHelp New Mexico lists legal aid and pro bono programs in New Mexico as well as provides general legal information and community resource referrals for low- and moderate-income New Mexico residents.
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