2011 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 48: Liens and Mortgages
Article 2: Mechanics' and Materialmen's Liens, 48-2-1 through 48-2-19
Section 48-2-4: Lien covers improvements and land.


NM Stat § 48-2-4 (1996 through 1st Sess 50th Legis) What's This?

48-2-4. [Lien covers improvements and land.]

The land upon which any building, improvement or structure is constructed, together with a convenient space about the same, or so much as may be required for the convenient use and occupation thereof, to be determined by the court on rendering judgment, is also subject to the lien, if at the commencement of the work, or of the furnishing the materials for the same, the land belonged to the person who caused said building, improvement or structure to be constructed, altered or repaired, but if such person owned less than a fee simple estate in such land, then only his interest therein is subject to such lien.

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