Action for possession by owner or resident.

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An action for possession of any premises subject to the provisions of the Uniform Owner-Resident Relations Act shall be commenced in the manner prescribed by the Uniform Owner-Resident Relations Act.

History: 1953 Comp., § 70-7-41, enacted by Laws 1975, ch. 38, § 41.

ANNOTATIONS

Eviction subject to equitable defenses. — A court may find that a qualified indigent tenant of public housing need not be evicted solely because adjudged liable for back rent. Equitable principles may be applied to prevent eviction. City of Albuquerque v. Brooks, 1992-NMSC-069, 114 N.M. 572, 844 P.2d 822.

Law reviews. — For survey, "The Uniform Owner-Resident Relations Act," see 6 N.M.L. Rev. 293 (1976).

Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 51C C.J.S. Landlord and Tenant § 320.


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