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flag Auckland tenants ordered to pay $27,391 for severe rental property damage from dog overpopulation and neglect.

flag Auckland tenants Barry Phillips and Tessa Boyd were ordered to pay $27,391 after their rental property in West Auckland was left in severe disrepair following a four-year tenancy. flag The home, used to house six puppies beyond the lease limit, suffered extensive damage including urine-soaked carpets, damaged flooring, broken windows, and piles of rubbish. flag A 2023 inspection showed earlier signs of neglect, but conditions worsened over time. flag The Tenancy Tribunal ruled the tenants were aware of the damage and awarded $23,118 for flooring repairs and $5,000 for rubbish removal, as insurance did not cover gradual deterioration. flag The total reflects the cost of replacing damaged materials and cleaning debris.

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