New Mexico § 57-28-7 Care and protection of work

New Mexico Statutes

§ 57-28-7 — Care and protection of work

New Mexico § 57-28-7

Ch. 57Trade Practices and Regulations

Art. 28Retainage

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N.M. Stat. Ann. § 57-28-7 (2026).

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All material and work covered by partial payments become the property of the owner, but the contractor and subcontractor are not relieved from the sole responsibility for the care and protection of materials and work for which payments have been made; provided, however, the contractor and subcontractor have no duty for the care and protection of materials and work after the owner has assumed occupancy or use of the work.

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All material and work covered by partial payments become the property of the owner, but the contractor and subcontractor are not relieved from the sole responsibility for the care and protection of materials and work for which payments have been made; provided, however, the contractor and subcontractor have no duty for the care and protection of materials and work after the owner has assumed occupancy or use of the work.