Meth disclosure
Methamphetamine, also known as meth or P, is a powerful and addictive Class A illegal drug. If methamphetamine is used or manufactured at a property, it can produce residues that contaminate the property and at certain levels may make it unfit for human habitation.
Methamphetamine contamination in properties is likely to be relevant to many prospective purchasers, because of the potential health impacts, and for purchasers who may wish to have tenants in the property in the future. It is therefore important that licensees consider their disclosure obligations about known or suspected methamphetamine contamination.
On 7 September 2026 the Registrar of the Real Estate Authority issued updated methamphetamine disclosure guidance for licensed real estate professionals on:
- the relevant Code of Conduct(external link) rules in the context of methamphetamine contamination
- factors which licensees may consider when discussing possible methamphetamine contamination with their vendor
- appropriate testing and decontamination methods
- other considerations when dealing with methamphetamine contaminated properties.
This updated Methamphetamine disclosure guidance [PDF, 415 KB] is available via our Forms and resources page and replaces the previous guidance issued by REA in 2018.
Please note:
The previous methamphetamine disclosure guidance applied from June 2018 to 6 September 2026. This can be found via the link below for licensees and the public to refer to in relation to conduct between those dates.
2018 REA Methamphetamine disclosure [PDF, 318 KB]
For conduct on or after 7 September 2026, the revised methamphetamine guidance applies - see below.
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