A. A landlord may charge residents a reasonable fee to offset the cost of administration incurred by a landlord when he provides utility services to residents.
B. The amount of the administrative fee for utility services shall be fully and accurately disclosed in writing in a rental agreement, pursuant to the provisions of Paragraph (6) [the introductory language] of Subsection A of Section 47-10-14 NMSA 1978.
C. A landlord shall fully and accurately disclose in writing to a resident any increase in the administrative fee. The disclosure shall be provided to a resident at least sixty days prior to implementation of an increase in the administrative fee.
History: 1978 Comp., § 47-10-21, enacted by Laws 1993, ch. 147, § 7.
Bracketed material. — The bracketed material was inserted by the compiler and is not part of the law. The reference to Paragraph (6) of Subsection A of 47-10-14 NMSA 1978 seems incorrect, as that paragraph deals with disclosures concerning the owner. The correct reference is probably to the introductory language of Subsection A of 47-10-14 NMSA 1978.
Structure 2021 New Mexico Statutes
Article 10 - Mobile Home Parks
Section 47-10-1 - Short title.
Section 47-10-2 - Definitions.
Section 47-10-3 - Tenancy; requirements; notice to quit.
Section 47-10-4 - Action for termination.
Section 47-10-5 - Reasons for termination.
Section 47-10-6 - Nonpayment of rent.
Section 47-10-7 - Common areas; tenant meetings.
Section 47-10-8 - Security deposits.
Section 47-10-10 - Entry fees prohibited; entry fee defined; security deposit; court costs.
Section 47-10-11 - Closed parks prohibited.
Section 47-10-12 - Selling fees prohibited.
Section 47-10-13 - Certain types of landlord-seller agreements prohibited.
Section 47-10-14 - Rental agreement; disclosure of terms in writing.
Section 47-10-15 - Rules and regulations.
Section 47-10-15.1 - New or amended rules; notification; open meeting; pets; physical improvements.
Section 47-10-16 - New developments and parks; rental of sites to dealers authorized.
Section 47-10-17 - Alternative dispute resolution; when permitted; court actions.
Section 47-10-18 - Conflicts; applicability of law.
Section 47-10-19 - Rent increase; disclosure requirement.
Section 47-10-20 - Cost of utility services; access to records.
Section 47-10-21 - Provision of utility services; administrative fee; disclosure requirement.
Section 47-10-22 - Itemized bill; utility services; administrative fees.