Property Management

A New Mexico property manager discovers a tenant is subletting the apartment without permission. Unless the lease permits subletting, the landlord may:

ADo nothing since it is the tenant's private matter
BTreat the unauthorized sublease as a lease violation and initiate steps toward eviction after proper notice✓ Correct
CImmediately lock out the subtenant
DRequire the subtenant to sign a new lease at a higher rate

Explanation

An unauthorized sublease violates the lease agreement. The landlord may issue a notice to cure or quit, and if the violation continues, pursue eviction through proper legal channels under UORRA.

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