Changes Ahead for Contamination Guidelines in Rental Homes

Monday 13 October 2025

The Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has announced new regulations for methamphetamine contamination in rental housing due in 2026.

Methamphetamine contamination levels are not currently set to a level that is agreed upon by differing bodies, some insurance companies apply the level at 1.5µg/100cm2   others and the Tenancy Tribunal apply 15µg/100cm2.

There is also a lack of control and regulation of the Methamphetamine testing and cleaning industry which this bill aims to address.

Read more about the new regulations

Source Ministry of Housing and Urban Development

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