Articles tagged with Properties
New Methamphetamine Contamination Rules for Rental Properties Effective April 2026
2 weeks ago | 296 viewsNew regulations addressing methamphetamine contamination in rental properties will take effect from 16 April 2026, establishing clear, evidence-based thresholds and processes to ensure consistency for landlords and tenants. Properties with residue above 15µg/100cm² must be decontaminated, and if levels exceed 30µg/100cm², tenancy termination options become available, with professional testing aligned to New Zealand Standard 8510:2017 required in certain cases. Developed with expert advice, these rules aim to protect tenant health while minimizing landlord costs, with guidance provided through MBIE’s Tenancy Services website.
Tags: Tama Potaka Peter Gluckman methamphetamine contamination rental properties New Zealand Standard 8510:2017 Ministry of Housing and Urban Development MBIE Tenancy Services New Zealand Institute for Public Health Forensic ScienceNew Regulations for Managing Methamphetamine Residue in Rental Properties: What Tenants and Landlords Need to Know
5 months ago | 624 viewsAssociate Housing Minister Tama Potaka announces new regulations for managing methamphetamine residue in rental properties to provide clarity and safety for both tenants and landlords. The rules establish contamination thresholds, procedures for testing and decontamination, and guidelines for handling abandoned goods in affected properties. Extensive consultation with experts and stakeholders has informed the development of these regulations, which are set to take effect next year to improve safety and transparency in the rental market.
Tags: Tama Potaka tenants landlords methamphetamine residue rental properties regulations decontamination testing contamination New Zealand StandardNew Regulations for Managing Methamphetamine Residue in Rental Properties
5 months ago | 550 viewsAssociate Housing Minister Tama Potaka announces new regulations for managing methamphetamine residue in rental properties, aiming to provide clarity and safety for both landlords and tenants. The regulations set clear guidelines for contamination levels, decontamination requirements, and tenant options when residue levels exceed certain thresholds. Extensive consultation with experts and stakeholders has informed the development of these regulations, which are expected to be implemented next year.
Tags: Tama Potaka tenants landlords methamphetamine residue rental properties regulations decontamination testing New Zealand Standard 8510:2017 contaminationGovernment Strengthens Trespass Laws to Safeguard Businesses: Proposed Changes and Impact Explained
8 months ago | 1439 viewsThe Government is strengthening trespass laws to make them more effective and practical for businesses, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith and Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee say. “We know our trespass laws are no longer fit for purpose. They’re difficult to enforce and often criminals take no notice.
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