§ 47-8-2. Purpose

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NM Code › Chapter 47 › Article 8 › Section 47-8-2

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The purpose of the Uniform Owner-Resident Relations Act is to simplify, clarify, modernize and revise the law governing the rental of dwelling units and the rights and obligations of owner and resident, and to encourage the owners and the residents to maintain and improve the quality of housing in New Mexico.

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