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Regulation Update
The Residential Tenancies (Managing Methamphetamine Contamination) Regulations 2026 took effect on 16 April 2026. These set legally binding thresholds for meth residue in rental properties replacing years of inconsistent guidance. If you're a landlord, property manager, or insurer, here's what you need to know.
Read the official government announcement →15 µg/100cm2
Any area testing above this level is legally contaminated and must be decontaminated on a room-by-room basis. A qualified professional must confirm clearance after decontamination.
30 µg/100cm2
Above this level the property is considered uninhabitable. Landlords and tenants have the option to end the tenancy quickly. Professional testing is required by law.
Testing and decontamination must follow NZS 8510:2017. Note: some insurance policies still reference lower thresholds. Check your policy, as you may still need to clean to a lower level to maintain cover.
Chemcare is a New Zealand-based meth decontamination company with certified technicians experienced across the full range of remediation work, from minor precautionary cleans through to full meth lab strip-outs, for both residential and commercial properties.
With over 20 years of combined experience, our team operates to strict health and safety standards and in full
compliance with NZS 8510:2017. We work transparently alongside property owners, managers, and insurers to get your property safe, compliant, and habitable again with no grey areas.
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