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Business As Usual at Meth Testing NZ

Tuesday 31 July 2018, 6:09PM

By Beckie Wright

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After recent media and government attention on meth-testing in homes and rental properties Meth Testing NZ offer their updated take on it all. Despite the current debate on the acceptable level, what we do know for sure is there is a point where meth contamination makes a property unsafe for habitation. Meth Testing NZ’s top priority is, and will always be, supporting you, ensuring you have the resources you need to protect your clients against the commercial implications of methamphetamine, and that you’re kept up-to-date with any changes that affect the services they provide.

What they know for sure, is that tenancy laws and bylaws still legally require landlords to provide tenants with a safe and habitable home; the Tenancy Tribunal is still ruling to NZS 8510 (1.5 micrograms per 100cm2) until the standard has been reviewed; there is no way of being able to distinguish between a contaminated and non-contaminated house, other than testing; It can be extremely difficult, if not impossible, to distinguish between the manufacture or use of methamphetamine.

Also, the Real Estate Authority (REA) have now introduced altered methamphetamine disclosure obligations for those selling property; and Regional local authorities are still responsible for determining what level of contamination is appropriate for their respective areas and this is differing between regions.

So, what this all means is that until the full review of methamphetamine safety levels within the meth-testing standard has been undertaken, and the regulations officially changed, Meth Testing NZ continue to operate in line with NZS 8510, as the Tenancy Tribunal continues to rule to this standard. For further clarification on these matters and how they affect you, you can call them on 0800 34 34 33. They can assess your situation, based on what your regional local authority is enforcing in your area, and whether you’re selling, buying, or renting property, and provide you with the most appropriate and up-to-date testing advice and information.

Meth Testing NZ are welcoming a process to confirm the acceptable level and the opportunity to review other ambiguous and contentious areas of the standard. At the end of the day, they believe that no landlord, tenant, potential purchaser or vendor should be left in a left in a position that could have a significant financial, legal or health effect.

As always, MTNZ provides standard-compliant, professional and effective meth contamination testing. Should meth-testing standards change, they will be quick to inform you, so for more information on P contaminated houses, P contamination testing and P testing please go to http://nzmethtesting.co.nz .