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Government research suggests that 70% of Meth labs busted in New Zealand are rental properties. Are you concerned that your current or potential property has been used as a meth lab? Our tests can detect residue on any surface that may have been affected e.g, kitchens, bathrooms, counter tops, extraction fans. The residue of drug making typically builds up strongly in the area it was manufactured or cooked like the kitchen or bathroom near a vent fan. You can swipe the paper in these areas and detect trace amounts of meth using the pen test.
Thousands of P labs have been busted in the last 13 years but most go undetected, how can you be sure a house you want to buy hasn’t been contaminated by Methamphetamine.
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Govt examining standards for meth testing
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The Government is looking at developing national standards for companies carrying out methamphetamine contamination testing on homes.
Building and Housing Minister Nick Smith says there needs to be consistency around the point at which the level of contamination is deemed a risk, as well as the repair work that is required.
"The testing business has developed into quite an enterprise in its own right," he told reporters.
"That's why it's important that we have standards and important that those people who are doing the testing are acting genuinely in the public interest and not using the fear to effectively milk the housing sector for a bit of cheap profit."
Meanwhile, Dr Smith said the Government could pick up a member's bill being drafted by National MP Andrew Bayly which would give landlords stronger powers to test their properties.
The Bill would also make it obligatory for landlords to provide rental accommodation free of contamination.
"The proposed changes specifically enable landlords to enter premises with appropriate notice for the purposes of testing for P and other dangerous substances," Mr Bayly said.
"They also reinforce that tenants can be removed when a house is uninhabitable, and ensured contaminated houses aren't tenanted."
In February this year Social Housing Minister Paula Bennett said at least 370 state houses were vacant because of methamphetamine contamination.
Mr Bayly's bill will go into the members' ballot, and won't be debated in parliament until it's drawn.
There are more than 70 in the ballot and one or two are usually drawn every second Wednesday parliament sits.
Building and Housing Minister Nick Smith says there needs to be consistency around the point at which the level of contamination is deemed a risk, as well as the repair work that is required.
"The testing business has developed into quite an enterprise in its own right," he told reporters.
"That's why it's important that we have standards and important that those people who are doing the testing are acting genuinely in the public interest and not using the fear to effectively milk the housing sector for a bit of cheap profit."
Meanwhile, Dr Smith said the Government could pick up a member's bill being drafted by National MP Andrew Bayly which would give landlords stronger powers to test their properties.
The Bill would also make it obligatory for landlords to provide rental accommodation free of contamination.
"The proposed changes specifically enable landlords to enter premises with appropriate notice for the purposes of testing for P and other dangerous substances," Mr Bayly said.
"They also reinforce that tenants can be removed when a house is uninhabitable, and ensured contaminated houses aren't tenanted."
In February this year Social Housing Minister Paula Bennett said at least 370 state houses were vacant because of methamphetamine contamination.
Mr Bayly's bill will go into the members' ballot, and won't be debated in parliament until it's drawn.
There are more than 70 in the ballot and one or two are usually drawn every second Wednesday parliament sits.
How is Meth made?
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Video c/o stuff.co.nz
According to tenancy.govt.nz
Landlords must provide a clean property. Both landlords and tenants should check for any signs of 'P' at the property, before they rent a property. Read More!
Adding Regular Preliminary Drug Testing Into Your Tenancy Agreement
How to word amendments to tenancy agreements
I have been searching the web and found this. Tenancy Agreement Amendment.
If you are thinking about using this for your tenants, please have it checked by your solicitor or legal team beforehand.
The below clauses are suggestions only and their inclusion in a tenancy agreement should not be taken as guaranteeing a successful application or defence of an application at the Tenancy Tribunal.
Methamphetamine testing clauses: a) The Tenant/s acknowledges that the Landlord has had a professional methamphetamine test carried out at the premises by [name of professional provider ] on the ____day of___________________20XX, prior to the commencement of this tenancy agreement. The professional testing results provided to me shows a negative result throughout the premises for methamphetamine or chemicals involved in the manufacture or use of methamphetamine b) The Tenant/s acknowledges and agrees that methamphetamine testing may be carried out during the course of the tenancy as a part of the property inspection process (refer to Section 48 of the RTA). c) The Tenant/s understands that methamphetamine testing may be carried out at the premises upon the termination of this tenancy within a reasonable timeframe and prior to a new tenancy commencing. d) The Tenant/s understands that the Landlord reserves the right to claim any costs connected with the manufacture or use of methamphetamine at the premises via a Tenancy Tribunal application.
Relevant law and considerations
All conditions added to a tenancy agreement must comply with the law. If something’s been written down as an extra condition in a tenancy agreement that is inconsistent with the Residential Tenancies Act it can’t be enforced.
I have been searching the web and found this. Tenancy Agreement Amendment.
If you are thinking about using this for your tenants, please have it checked by your solicitor or legal team beforehand.
The below clauses are suggestions only and their inclusion in a tenancy agreement should not be taken as guaranteeing a successful application or defence of an application at the Tenancy Tribunal.
Methamphetamine testing clauses: a) The Tenant/s acknowledges that the Landlord has had a professional methamphetamine test carried out at the premises by [name of professional provider ] on the ____day of___________________20XX, prior to the commencement of this tenancy agreement. The professional testing results provided to me shows a negative result throughout the premises for methamphetamine or chemicals involved in the manufacture or use of methamphetamine b) The Tenant/s acknowledges and agrees that methamphetamine testing may be carried out during the course of the tenancy as a part of the property inspection process (refer to Section 48 of the RTA). c) The Tenant/s understands that methamphetamine testing may be carried out at the premises upon the termination of this tenancy within a reasonable timeframe and prior to a new tenancy commencing. d) The Tenant/s understands that the Landlord reserves the right to claim any costs connected with the manufacture or use of methamphetamine at the premises via a Tenancy Tribunal application.
Relevant law and considerations
All conditions added to a tenancy agreement must comply with the law. If something’s been written down as an extra condition in a tenancy agreement that is inconsistent with the Residential Tenancies Act it can’t be enforced.
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