EVICTION SERVICES 

When a tenant violates the terms of a lease or engages in unlawful behavior, landlords may initiate what’s commonly known as an eviction or unlawful detainer. These types of evictions apply to both residential and commercial properties and are governed by strict legal requirements under the law and local ordinances like the Just Cause Eviction Ordinance.

Common Grounds for At-Fault Just Cause Evictions Include:
  • Failure to pay rent
  • Engaging in criminal activity on the property
  • Violating a material term of the lease agreement
  • Illegal subletting or unauthorized assignment of the lease​

​While these are among the most frequent reasons for at-fault evictions, they are not an exhaustive list. Landlords may have additional valid legal grounds depending on the circumstances of the tenancy.
💼 Our Services Include
  • Residential & Commercial Evictions
  • Issuing Notices
  • Unlawful Detainer Filings
  • Sheriff Lockouts
  • Civil Suits for Tenant Nonpayment & Lease Violations
Why Landlords Need Help
  • In New Mexico, laws like the Uniform Owner-Resident Relations Act set strict response deadlines and notice periods, tenants now have precise windows to respond. A misstep in counting days can cost your case.
  • ​Serving notices properly (how, when, where) is critical especially invalid service means eviction fails.
  • Default judgments aren’t automatic. Courts require proof you followed each legal step.
  • Sheriff or law enforcement lockouts must only happen after the court grants legal authority. Attempting self-help lockouts is risky and illegal.
Notice Requirements
Before initiating legal action, landlords are typically required to serve tenants with a written notice. The most common notice types are: 
Notice to Pay Rent or Quit
Notice to Cure or Quit
Notice to Quit
Eviction Stages 
Eviction Process Chart

Notice Types & Periods Answer/Response Deadline Default Judgment Lockout/Writ of Possession
New Mexico (NM) 3-day pay/quit; 7-day cure violation; 7-day quit for repeats; 30-day for month-to-month. Hearing 7-10 days post-summons; answer before hearing or risk default. Default if tenant fails to appear/answer. Request judgment and writ. Writ of restitution post-judgment; 3-7 days to vacate before enforcement.
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​Getting Started
We handle all types of evictions including foreclosure related evictions, traditional nonpayment or lease violation cases, COVID 19 forbearance related situations, and cases involving immigrant discrimination claims. Our services include:

• Pre eviction audit: we review your lease, payment records, and communications to make sure you have strong grounds for any type of eviction

• State specific notice drafting: we prepare notices that fully comply with New Mexico law

• Litigation support: we file petitions or complaints, appear in court, and handle any tenant motions or defenses

​• Post judgment enforcement: we obtain writs of possession, schedule sheriff or constable lockouts, and manage holdover or abandoned property when necessary

​By handling the complexities, we help you protect your investments, stay on schedule, and minimize financial and legal risks. With the right support, managing your rental market presence doesn’t have to be a headache, it can be a smooth, efficient process that keeps your properties profitable and secure.