Property Management
In New Mexico, a residential landlord must return a tenant's security deposit within how many days after the tenant vacates?
A14 days
B30 days✓ Correct
C60 days
D90 days
Explanation
Under UORRA (NMSA 1978 §47-8-18), a landlord must return the security deposit (or provide an itemized written statement of deductions) within 30 days after the tenant vacates and returns the keys.
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