Property Management

A New Mexico landlord who wishes to enter a tenant's home in an emergency (e.g., a broken water pipe causing flooding) may do so:

AOnly with a court order
BWithout prior notice when there is an immediate emergency threat to the property or safety✓ Correct
COnly with the tenant present
DOnly during business hours

Explanation

Emergency entry is an exception to the 24-hour notice requirement. A landlord may enter without notice when there is an emergency requiring immediate action to protect property, health, or safety.

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