Landlords hit hard by wayward tenants

Landlords are hitting back at property managers after paying thousands of dollars in fees only to have their houses trashed by tenants.

One couple is trying to get back $2000 in management fees after finding their house filled with rubbish and crawling with ants and maggots.

Another landlord, Daron Brinsdon, spent $4000 on repairs at his East Auckland rental after a tenant trashed his house before being evicted for rent arrears. The renter kicked in doors and walls, spraypainted obscenities across the house and smashed windows and gutters.

Brinsdon questioned how the property manager approved the tenant, despite his violent criminal record and substantial debts.

"I'm paying this rental manager to do due diligence to select the right tenants and give me piece of mind," he said.

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Posted: 6 Sep 2009

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