You might have grounds to file a premises liability lawsuit in New Mexico if you qualified as an invitee or licensee when your injury happened. An invitee is someone invited onto the property by the owner, such as guests at a hotel. A licensee also has the lawful right to enter a property but does so without an invitation from the owner, such as a salesperson. In New Mexico, property owners owe invitees a duty of care to inspect a premises for hazards, repair known defects, and warn visitors of potential dangers. They owe licensees the second two duties, but generally do not have to inspect for unknown hazards.