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Out-of-State Lazy Landlords List

Information about the City's Out-of-State Lazy Landlords List, which holds absentee and non-local property owners accountable for repeated code violations and unsafe housing conditions in Albuquerque.

Albuquerque's Out-of-State Lazy Landlords List

The Out-of-State Lazy Landlords List highlights large residential properties owned by landlords who live outside New Mexico and have repeatedly failed to maintain safe, healthy, and code-compliant housing. These properties have documented patterns of serious violations—including unsafe electrical systems, persistent plumbing leaks, broken heating and cooling systems, mold, rodent activity, and deteriorating living conditions. This report provides a transparent, easy-to-understand summary of each property’s issues so residents can see where chronic problems exist, how the City is responding, and what steps are being taken to protect tenants and neighborhoods.

What is the Out-of-State Lazy Landlords List?

This program is designed to identify and publish properties in Albuquerque owned by out-of-state or absentee entities that meet one or more of the following criteria:

  • Three or more open Uniform Housing Code (UHC) violations within a 12-month period.
  • Ten or more substantiated 311 complaints within a 12-month period.
  • Issuance of a Notice and Order to Vacate or Notice and Order to Repair within the last 24 months.
  • Ownership registered outside New Mexico and repeated failure to respond to Notices of Violation or maintain contact with Code Enforcement.

Properties meeting these thresholds will be added to the publicly accessible “Lazy Landlords List” and will remain listed until all violations are fully resolved. The program is about transparency, neighborhood safety, and ensuring investment in housing meets community standards.

Why are we doing this?

Unsafe, poorly maintained rental properties really impact Albuquerque neighborhoods. When absentee or out-of-state owners neglect their properties, the burden often falls on neighbors, tenants, and city resources.

Through this initiative, we are:

  • Empowering tenants and communities with information about property ownership and conditions.
  • Incentivizing property owners, regardless of location, to maintain compliance with City housing codes.
  • Strengthening the City’s ability to enforce timely repairs, accountability, and property standards.

Safe, healthy housing is the foundation of thriving communities, and the City expects all landlords to meet the same standards.

How the list is developed and updated

Properties are evaluated based on Code Enforcement records, 311 data, ownership information, and inspection history.

  1. Properties that exceed the defined thresholds are flagged by the Code Enforcement Division.
  2. Out-of-state ownership is confirmed via tax records and property registration data.
  3. Once verified, the property is added to the publicly posted list.
  4. Properties remain listed until all open violations are corrected and confirmed through inspection and documentation.
  5. The list will be updated quarterly and will include status changes (e.g., compliance achieved, going to enforcement/hearing).

Inclusion on the list may trigger elevated inspections, permit restrictions, additional fees, or, in severe cases, receivership or legal action.

Image Address # of Units Owner/LLC # of violations/complaints Status Last Inspection Date
A paved driveway with a white brick wall leading to the entrance to the Canyon Crest Apartment complex. 7303 Montgomery Blvd NE 268 PAC-7303 Montgomery LP - 27401 Los Altos Suite 310, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
  • 2 open UHC violations
  • 3 corrected
  • 124 verified 311 complaints
 Notice and Order issued. Civil enforcement has started on the property.   5/20/2026
An adobe sign that says, " Rio Volcan Apartments" is mounted in a patch of grass in front of an adobe building. 1919 Ladera Dr NW 240 Lakeside Capital Advisors LP - 6150 N Kilpatrick Ave, Chicago, IL 60646
  • 2 open UHC violations
  • 10 corrected
  • 33 verified 311 complaints
 Notice and Order issued. Civil enforcement has started on the property.   6/8/2026
A driveway that leads into a gated apartment complex with a yellow sign outside the gate that says, "Villas Esperanza". 3901 LaFayette Dr NE 188 Esperanza Apartment Owner LLC C/O Element Property Company - PO Box 425 Ketchum, Idaho 83340
  • 1 open UHC violation
  • 8 corrected
  • 40 verified 311 complaints
 Notice and Order issued. Civil enforcement has started on the property.   2/17/2026
A driveway that leads into an apartment complex with a sign along the fence that reads, " St. Anthony Apartments". 1750 Indian School Rd NW 160 St. Anthony’s Community Partners LP C/O Community Preservation Partners LLC - 17782 Sky Park Circle, Irvine, CA 92614
  • 2 open UHC violation
  • 6 corrected
  • 97 verified 311 complaints
 Notice and Order issued.    6/1/2026
A sign that reads, "Mont 44" mounted next to a driveway that leads into an apartment complex. 4401 Montgomery Blvd NE 241 PAC-4401 Montgomery LP - 27401 Los Altos Suite 310, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
  • 7 open violations
  • 11 UHC violations corrected
  • 62 verified 311 complaints
 Notice and Order issued.   6/3/2026
A brown and tan sign that reads, "Sun Pointe Park" mounted outside a red fence. 4057 Montgomery Blvd NE 260 Sun Pointe Park Apartments Limited Partnership - 412 NW 5th Ave, Suite 200, Portland, OR 97209
  • 1 open UHC violation
  • 8 corrected
  • 16 verified 311 complaints
 Notice and Order issued.   2/23/2026
An adobe finished two-story hotel with boards covering the entryway. 900 Louisiana Blvd NE 164 Rockhill Capital Partners LLC - 7278 Glenview Dr. NW, Richland Hills, TX 76180
  • 2 open violations
  • 2 corrected
  • 18 verified 311 complaints
 Notice and Order issued.   4/13/2026
A green four-unit apartment building with black stairs leads to the two upper units. 8500 Marquette Ave NE  4 Flagstar Bank - 5151 Corporate Dr, Troy, MI 48098
  • 2 open violations
  • 40 verified 311 complaints
 Notice and Order issued. Civil enforcement has started on the property.   5/29/2026
A red and white sign that reads, "The Retreat Apartment Homes" mounted in the grass in front of a large apartment complex. 3100 Jane Pl NE 504 Retreat Albuquerque LLC - 573 S Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
  • 2 open UHC violations
  • 3 corrected
  • 52 verified 311 complaints
 Notice and Order issued. Civil enforcement has started on the property.   6/5/2026
The exterior of a three story apartment complex painted white with with black trim. 301 & 401 Western Skies Dr SE 136 & 152 Greenwater Villas Del Sol LLC - 400 University Dr. Ste 500, Coral Gables, FL 33134-7125
  • 1 open UHC violation
  • 3 corrected
  • 75 verified 311 complaints
 Notice and Order issued.  4/14/2026

Understanding the Acronyms

UHC – Uniform Housing Code:

Standards that ensure housing is safe and livable. Examples of UHC violations include:

  • No working heat or cooling
  • Water leaks, mold, or water damage
  • Broken windows or doors
  • Pest infestations
  • Unsafe electrical wiring
  • Damaged flooring, creating tripping hazards

IDO – Integrated Development Ordinance:

City rules for land use and property maintenance. Examples of IDO violations include:

  • Weeds, litter, or trash accumulation
  • Dilapidated exterior structures
  • Missing or damaged fencing
  • Unsafe outdoor areas

NAO – Notice and Order:

A formal notice from Code Enforcement stating that a violation must be corrected by a specific deadline.

NOV – Notice of Violation:

A notice informing the property owner of specific code violations and requiring corrective action.

311 Complaints:

These are complaints submitted by residents through the City’s 311 system regarding unsafe or unsanitary housing conditions.

Tenants & Neighborhoods: How you can help

If you live near a property on this list, please keep records of unsafe conditions and contact 311 if you haven’t already.

Tenants: You have the right to habitable housing. Report issues such as lack of heat/AC, plumbing leaks, mold, pest infestations, exposed wiring, and major structural defects to 311.

Property owners: If your property is listed, or at risk of being listed, contact the Code Enforcement Division through 311 immediately to start the resolution process. Early engagement helps avoid escalation and public listing.

Contact Us

Code Enforcement Division
Phone: 311 or 505-924-3860
Email: [email protected]