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Burn Injuries | Albuquerque, New Mexico<\/p>

Hurt by Hot Water in a Rental? Talk With El Gringo Law.<\/h1>

Scald burns from water heaters, plumbing, or other unsafe conditions in rental property can cause serious, lasting injuries. Our team focuses on burn injury claims and can review what happened in your situation.<\/p>

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By Josh Wood \u00b7 Published November 5, 2026<\/p>\n\n

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A tenant may have a claim against a landlord when carelessness causes a scald burn. Whether a claim exists depends on the facts, including what the landlord knew and how it responded.<\/p>\n

Can a Tenant Sue a Landlord for a Scald Burn in New Mexico?<\/h2>\n

A tenant may be able to bring a premises liability claim when a landlord’s negligence causes a scald burn. Premises liability means a property owner or occupant can be responsible for hazards on the property.<\/p>\n

New Mexico’s uniform jury instruction says an owner or occupant owes a visitor a duty to use ordinary care to keep the premises safe for use by the visitor (UJI 13-1309 NMRA<\/a>). Ordinary care is the care a reasonably prudent person would use, and the care required grows as the foreseeable danger grows (UJI 13-1603 NMRA<\/a>).<\/p>\n

Each case turns on its own facts, including the lease terms and who controlled the hazard. A negligence claim generally needs a duty, a breach of that duty, and a breach that was a proximate cause and cause in fact of the injury (Herrera v. Quality Pontiac<\/a>).<\/p>\n

This page is for tenants burned in apartments, houses, or rooms in Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, and Bernalillo and Sandoval counties. Family members and guests hurt in a rental may face similar questions.<\/p>\n\n

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If a scald in your rental left you in treatment, talking with El Gringo Law can show whether you may have a claim against your landlord. Talk it through with our team — the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p>

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How Scald and Burn Injuries Happen in Rental Properties<\/h2>\n

Scald burns in rentals can start with water that runs hotter than expected. Common sources include:<\/p>\n