Learn About the Law
Get help with your legal needs
FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.
Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
A. The manager or the board of directors if required by the declaration, bylaws or by a majority of the unit owners shall insure the property against the risks and under the terms required. The insurance coverage shall be written in the name of the manager, board of directors or the association of unit owners as trustees for each unit owner in the percentage established in the declaration. Insurance premiums shall be common expenses. The requirement of common insurance coverage shall not prejudice the right of each unit owner to insure separately his own unit.
B. In the case of fire or other disaster, the insurance indemnity shall be applied to reconstruct the building unless the damage comprises more than two-thirds of the building, in which case the indemnity may be delivered pro rata to the co-owners in accordance with the decision of three-fourths of the co-owners.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New Mexico Statutes Chapter 47. Property Law § 47-7-28. Insurance - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nm/chapter-47-property-law/nm-st-sect-47-7-28/
FindLaw Codes may not reflect the most recent version of the law in your jurisdiction. Please verify the status of the code you are researching with the state legislature or via Westlaw before relying on it for your legal needs.
A free source of state and federal court opinions, state laws, and the United States Code. For more information about the legal concepts addressed by these cases and statutes, visit FindLaw's Learn About the Law.
Get help with your legal needs
FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.
Search our directory by legal issue
Enter information in one or both fields (Required)