Government announces new methamphetamine contamination regulations
9 October 2025
The Government has announced new regulations to help landlords and tenants manage methamphetamine contamination in rental properties.
The Government is introducing new regulations under the Residential Tenancies Act 1986, making it clear about how to manage meth contamination in rental properties.
The new regulations make it clear when properties are contaminated, required decontamination levels, tenancy termination thresholds, landlord testing responsibilities, testing methods, and handling abandoned goods.
The regulations are expected to come into force by mid-2026.
Read more about the regulations on the Ministry for Housing and Urban Development website.
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