Effect of violations on rights of action; attorney's fees
- Statute:
- New Mexico §47-7D-17 · Article CONDO (New Mexico Condominium Act (NMSA 47-7A-1 to 47-7D-20))
- Topic:
- Member Rights · Private right of action
- Applies to:
- Condo associations
If a declarant or any other person subject to this Act fails to comply with the Act, the declaration, or the bylaws, any person or class of persons adversely affected has a claim for appropriate relief. The court, in an appropriate case, may award reasonable attorney's fees. 47-7D-13 through 47-7D-16 were reserved — New Mexico did not adopt those uniform-act warranty sections.
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How SoShiny helps with Effect of violations on rights of action; attorney's fees
SoShiny tracks every member, owner, and renter at the unit level with the contact details and access rights this statute protects. Privacy-respecting by default, with statutory directory disclosures and opt-outs handled per-member.
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- What does New Mexico §47-7D-17 require?
- If a declarant or any other person subject to this Act fails to comply with the Act, the declaration, or the bylaws, any person or class of persons adversely affected has a claim for appropriate relief. The court, in an appropriate case, may award reasonable attorney's fees. 47-7D-13 through 47-7D-16 were reserved — New Mexico did not adopt those uniform-act warranty sections.
- Who does New Mexico §47-7D-17 apply to?
- New Mexico §47-7D-17 applies to Condo associations in New Mexico.
- What happens if our condo doesn't comply with §47-7D-17?
- Non-compliance can expose the association and individual directors to disputes in the governing forum for New Mexico community associations. SoShiny's audit trail and documented workflows are designed to demonstrate good-faith compliance.
- Where can I read the official text of New Mexico §47-7D-17?
- The official text is published by the New Mexico Legislature at nmonesource.com. The summary on this page is for plain-English reference only and is not legal advice.
- How does SoShiny help with Effect of violations on rights of action; attorney's fees?
- SoShiny tracks every member, owner, and renter at the unit level with the contact details and access rights this statute protects. Privacy-respecting by default, with statutory directory disclosures and opt-outs handled per-member. Learn more →
Not legal advice. This page is a plain-English summary of New Mexico §47-7D-17 prepared by SoShiny for board members and managers. For binding legal advice or interpretation, consult a New Mexico-licensed attorney. For the official statutory text, see the link above.
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