Your landlord generally has 30 days in New Mexico — counted from the later of the rental agreement termination or your departure — to provide an itemized statement of any deductions and return the balance of your deposit. DepositsBack.app helps you take the next step: a state-specific security deposit notice sent by USPS Certified Mail, with tracking that stays attached to your case. This page summarizes general information from New Mexico Statutes § 47-8-18 and official state sources.
The general deadline is 30 days. Landlords must provide an itemized statement of any deductions and return the balance within 30 days after the later of the rental agreement termination or the resident departure.
You may still be able to send a notice. We show general state information and official sources so you can review your situation and decide your next step.
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If the 30-day deadline passes without an itemized statement, your records — DepositsBack.app notice, USPS Certified Mail delivery confirmation, and any response uploaded to your case — document the timeline. Under New Mexico Statutes § 47-8-18, a landlord who misses the deadline forfeits the right to withhold any part of the deposit and is liable for reasonable attorney fees and court costs, plus a $250 civil penalty for bad-faith retention; New Mexico small-claims court generally hears disputes up to $10,000. You can review your situation alongside the statute and official state resources, and decide whether to consult a New Mexico attorney or proceed with self-help next steps.