Property Management

A New Mexico landlord retaliates against a tenant who reported housing code violations by increasing the rent. This is:

APermissible if the market rent has increased
BA prohibited retaliatory act under the UORRA✓ Correct
CLegal as long as proper notice is given
DThe landlord's right as long as the lease permits increases

Explanation

New Mexico's UORRA prohibits landlord retaliation against tenants for exercising their legal rights, including reporting code violations. Retaliatory rent increases are presumed if taken within 180 days of protected activity.

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