Bosworth rented out his Los Angeles mansion to Grasshopper House LLC chiefs in 2006 but according to its tenants, the property's septic tank failed between 2008 and 2009, forcing them to cough up more than $50,000 (£31,250) to fix the problem.

Now Grasshopper House LLC executives have launched a legal battle against The Longest Yard star in a bid to recoup their funds, reports TMZ.com.

The firm is seeking a total of $150,000 (£93,750) to cover the cost of the bill and lost use of certain rooms due to the outstanding odour.

Bosworth has since sold off the home in question, which was previously used during the making of hit TV show The O.C.