Mayor Keller signs ordinance that strengthens protections for ABQ renters - KRQE
Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller signed an ordinance strengthening tenant protections, including just cause eviction requirements, longer notice periods, and potential rent control measures.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Rental-Housing & Eviction Rules space on July 15, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated High urgency. Single-family landlords, multifamily owners, property managers, affordable-housing operators in Albuquerque should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Effective immediately upon signing; full compliance expected within 30 days.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Rental-Housing & Eviction Rules continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.
What changed
New ordinance requires just cause for evictions, extends notice periods, and may impose rent stabilization or relocation assistance requirements.
Who it affects
Single-family landlords, multifamily owners, property managers, affordable-housing operators in Albuquerque
What you must do
Review and update lease agreements, eviction procedures, and rent increase policies to comply with new local laws.
Deadline
Effective immediately upon signing; full compliance expected within 30 days.
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