Q: What is the law state constitutes as your home or residence if it's not Your property?
A:
In New Mexico, a person's "home" or "residence" is defined as the place where a person lives and intends to live. This can be a house, apartment, trailer, or any other type of dwelling. A person's home or residence does not have to be owned by the person in order to be considered their home. For example, a person who rents a house or apartment is still considered to have a home in New Mexico.
To determine whether a person has a home or residence in New Mexico, courts consider the following factors:
The length of time the person has lived at the address.
Whether the person has a lease or other agreement to live at the address.
Whether the person receives mail at the address.
Whether the person votes at the address.
Whether the person has a driver's license with the address.
Whether the person pays taxes at the address.
If a person meets most or all of these factors, then they are likely to be considered to have a home or residence in New Mexico.
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