New Mexico § 19-8-29 - Improvements removable upon termination of lease
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 19-8-29 — Improvements removable upon termination of lease, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19-8-29. Improvements removable upon termination of lease
Upon termination of any lease issued under the provisions of this act by reason of
forfeiture, surrender, expiration of term or for any other reason, lessee may remove
all improvements and equipment as can be removed without material injury to the premises;
provided, however, that all rents and royalties have been paid and that such removal
is accomplished within two years from the termination date or before such earlier
date as the commissioner may set upon thirty (30) days' written notice to the lessee. All improvements and equipment remaining upon the premises after the removal date
as set in accordance with this section shall be forfeited to the state of New Mexico
without compensation.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 19-8-29
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 19-8-29 cover?
Section 19-8-29 ("Improvements removable upon termination of lease") is part of the New Mexico Statutes Annotated, the codified statutory law of New Mexico. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite New Mexico § 19-8-29?
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Is this the official text of New Mexico law?
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How does New Mexico § 19-8-29 apply to my situation?
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