Why Landlords Still Want Meth Testing On Their Properties
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For many landlords, ensuring their rental properties are safe and sound is a huge priority.
A rental is a major investment, so having the right property management team and procedures in place is vital.
Resultz provides investment property meth testing, which is often done between tenancies.
We partner with property management agencies like Glasshouse, who offer their landlords the opportunity to have their properties tested either pre or post-tenancy.
How meth testing can save landlords tens of thousands
Having a property decontaminated can cost tens of thousands of dollars, but these costs can be mitigated by conducting regular and thorough meth testing.
Insurance companies usually only accept decontamination claims if landlords have met all their insurance policy requirements, including performing adequate meth checks.
Meth testing shows your insurance company, through a baseline reading, that the property was not contaminated before a tenant moved in.
Having a property tested post tenancy also holds previous tenants accountable if contamination is found.
Tenants can also request meth testing to ensure they’re living in a safe environment. If pre-tenancy testing wasn’t done, and contamination was found, the landlord or property manager may be in breach of their legal obligations.
When to conduct meth testing
One of the best times for a landlord to conduct meth testing is before they buy a property.
We provide pre-purchase meth testing to help landlords make good decisions about the properties they buy for their investment.
Knowing whether the property is contaminated before buying can save lots of headaches down the track, so this is a great time to be proactive.
Many landlords also conduct meth testing in between tenancies to make sure their rental properties are safe for their tenants and to meet insurance obligations.
What Resultz provides landlords
Resultz Group offers IANZ Accredited Meth Testing Services to landlords.
The meth testing we conduct complies with NZ8510:2017 standards.
If you need assistance in guiding you through the testing process or supporting you through the remediation process, our technicians can provide expert guidance and support.
When we conduct a test, we go through every room in the property and take a sample using NIOSH sampling techniques, using accredited lab testing kits.
We then sent the samples to an IANZ accredited lab for analysis before issuing a comprehensive report to landlords, which include photos and making recommendations.
