A good Samaritan is out of pocket and facing a big clean-up after trying to help a young family in need.

Vim Vijaya did not hesitate to help two women with three young children who said they had lost everything in a fire. He let them stay in his brand new house, rent free.

But this act of kindness has landed Mr Vijaya with a $30,000 damage bill.

Professional cleaners have spent four days at the Kelmscott house and there is still a lot more to do.

“Food all over the place and worms everywhere and blood and needles,” Mr Vijaya said.

“Took all my electronic things. TV, my hi-fi system, Xbox.”

They sprayed the contents of a fire extinguisher on the carpets and barbeque sauce on the walls and ceilings. There is also motor oil the laundry.

The women and children had been in the house for just two weeks then disappeared.

One of the women, who gave her name as Ruby, has refused to answer Mr Vijaya’s calls.

Police have Ruby’s details.