Police tell a landlord that methamphetamine was probably manufactured at her tenanted property. What must the landlord do under the 2026 regulations?
Correct Answer
B) Arrange a detailed assessment by the prescribed method as soon as practicable.
Regulation 7 requires a landlord to arrange testing by the prescribed method (a detailed assessment under NZS 8510:2017 as modified, reg 9) as soon as practicable if Police or a local authority notify that meth manufacture has, or is likely to have, occurred, or if a valid screening assessment shows contamination.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Regulation 7(2)(a) and (3) require prescribed testing as soon as practicable after a Police or council notice.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: Nothing, unless the tenant complains of symptoms or asks for a test.
Regulation 7(2)(a) makes testing compulsory once Police or a council give notice.
Option C: Do a home screening kit test within 30 days and keep the result on file.
The required test is the prescribed detailed assessment under reg 9, as soon as practicable.
Option D: Give 90 days' notice and test only once the tenant has vacated.
Testing is required as soon as practicable, and testing entry needs only 48 hours' notice.
Background Knowledge for Property Management
Source: https://www.legislation.govt.nz/secondary-legislation/pco-drafted/2026/24/en/latest/
Exam Tip for Property Management
Police or council notice of meth manufacture means testing without delay.
Common Mistakes to Avoid on Property Management Questions
- •Thinking testing is optional unless the tenant raises it.
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