26 Oct 2026

My Tenants Were Growing Drugs In My Rental. Here’s What Happened Next

About this episode

In July, police found 17 West Auckland properties being used as grow houses.

So, what do you actually do if it happens to you? And can you even see it coming?

In this episode, Ed and Andrew break down the real rules, the insurance traps, and the warning signs.

You’ll learn:

How do you actually, legally get drug-growing tenants out
The $91,000 bill a landlord got just a few weeks ago
And what the tenants were REALLY doing in there

The takeaway? You can’t always prevent it, but you can make sure your insurance will actually pay when it matters.

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Ok, now for the legal bit:

The Property Academy Podcast is for your general information. It’s not financial advice.

So the hosts aren’t telling you what to do with your own money. We’ve made every effort to make sure the information is accurate. But we occasionally get the odd fact wrong.

Make sure you do your own research or talk to a financial adviser before making any investment decisions.

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My Tenants Were Growing Drugs In My Rental. Here’s What Happened Next

About this episode

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What Labour’s Capital Gains Tax Would Actually Cost You