Properties affected by meth
You need to consider some important things before you rent a property that is affected by methamphetamine (“meth”). These include new regulations that will come into force from April 2026.
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Landlords must provide clean and habitable properties free from methamphetamine (“meth”) contamination. Tenants must not use rental properties, or allow them to be used, for smoking or manufacturing meth.
The Residential Tenancies (Managing Methamphetamine Contamination) Regulations 2026 will come into force on 16 April 2026. These regulations clarify what to do when a rental property is contaminated with methamphetamine (“meth”).
