If the lessee of property has been convicted of using it as a house of prostitution, or if the property has been adjudged to constitute a public nuisance for that reason, the lease by which the property is held is voidable by the lessor. The lessor shall have the same remedies for regaining possession as in the case of a tenant holding over his term.
History: 1953 Comp., § 40A-9-18, enacted by Laws 1963, ch. 303, § 9-18.
Cross references. — For provisions on forcible entry and unlawful detainer, see 35-10-1 NMSA 1978 et seq.
For Uniform Owner-Resident Relations Act, see 47-8-1 NMSA 1978.
Recovery of rent barred. — Where building was leased with intent that it be used as a house of prostitution, and the house was so used, the lessor could not recover rent. McRae v. Cassan, 1910-NMSC-038, 15 N.M. 496, 110 P. 574.
Structure 2021 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 30 - Criminal Offenses
Section 30-9-1 - Enticement of child.
Section 30-9-2 - Prostitution.
Section 30-9-3 - Patronizing prostitutes.
Section 30-9-4 - Promoting prostitution.
Section 30-9-4.1 - Accepting earnings of a prostitute.
Section 30-9-5 - Order for medical examination and treatment.
Section 30-9-6 - Testimony of witnesses to prostitution and lewdness.
Section 30-9-8 - House of prostitution; public nuisance.
Section 30-9-9 - Remedy of lessor.
Section 30-9-10 - Definitions.
Section 30-9-11 - Criminal sexual penetration.
Section 30-9-12 - Criminal sexual contact.
Section 30-9-13 - Criminal sexual contact of a minor.
Section 30-9-14 - Indecent exposure.
Section 30-9-14.1 - Indecent dancing.
Section 30-9-14.2 - Indecent waitering.
Section 30-9-14.3 - Aggravated indecent exposure.
Section 30-9-15 - Corroboration.
Section 30-9-16 - Testimony; limitations; in camera hearing.
Section 30-9-17.1 - Victims; polygraph examinations; prohibited actions.
Section 30-9-18 - Alleged victims who are under thirteen years of age; psychological evaluation.