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The Growing Threat of Meth-Contaminated Properties

Australia is facing an ice epidemic, and according to the United Nation’s 2014 World Drug Report, our nation is currently ranked as having the third-highest usage rate in the world.

Since 2014 the number of ice (also known as ‘meth’ – an abbreviation for ‘methamphetamine’ and ‘clan’ – an abbreviation for ‘clandestine’) users continues to rise along with the number of meth labs. Almost half of these meth labs are being uncovered in Queensland at a rate of approximately one meth lab per day.

To further magnify the scale of the problem, The Environmental Health Standing Committee has proposed an estimated 9 out of 10 meth labs are going undetected. Between 2010 and 2015, 3,680 clan labs were detected in Australia, so based on eHealth’s estimation, approximately 33,120 clan labs have gone undetected! Most of these are in residential homes.

Whilst the media focuses on the number of lab busts and meth-related crimes, Australians are faced with the subsequent problem of meth-contaminated properties and its long-term financial and health effects.

Safeguarding Your Rental Property

The Residential Tenancy Act deems landlords responsible for ensuring their property is safe for future occupants, and property managers have a duty of care to advise their clients about the risks of methamphetamine contamination. A meth residue test should be conducted in between each new tenancy agreement. If a house is found to be contaminated, it could cost tens of thousands of dollars in temporary accommodation for tenants, decontamination of tenant’s furniture and other associated costs.

Pre-Lease and Routine Testing

Test before signing a lease and during routine inspections to ensure the property is contamination-free.
Quick and Detailed Testing

Start with rapid testing for immediate results. If contamination is found, follow up with detailed lab testing for precise information.
Cost Recovery and Reporting

If contamination is detected, recover costs from the tenant’s bond and receive a detailed report with decontamination advice.

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