The Residential Tenancies (Managing Methamphetamine Contamination) Regulations introduce consistent testing standards, clear contamination thresholds, and defined processes for decontamination and tenancy management.

What this means for landlords and property managers

Professional testing is required if Police or a Council advise there was likely methamphetamine manufacture, or if a legally valid screening test shows results above 15µg/100cm².

Contaminated premises must be decontaminated to safe levels as soon as practicable.

Tenants must be kept informed and provided with test results within 7 days.

Additional rules apply if contamination levels make a property legally uninhabitable.

What this means for tenants

Tenants must be informed if testing is required and receive copies of test results.

If contamination is found, landlords are responsible for arranging decontamination.

Tenants may have rights to rent reductions or to end the tenancy in some circumstances, depending on contamination levels and who is at fault.

These rules provide greater clarity and consistency for everyone involved in renting.

For guidance, see our website:

Guidelines on meth contamination

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