A real estate agent piece, but with some sound advice.

Rental agreements in Cambodia: Pre-agreement considerations
You really shouldn’t sign any rental agreement without a thorough check in any country. But there are some extra considerations which are especially important in Cambodian rental agreements that you may not have considered.

Here are a few tips to consider before you sign any Cambodian lease agreement.

Extra costs:
Yes, you will pay your rental rate every month – but you will also be charged extra for utilities and other services monthly. The extra costs might include maintenance, waste collection, gas, water and electricity bills, security services, internet and car parking. The costs will be low or high depending on the type of rental property and the business practices of your landlord. Some of these costs may not be included in your rental fee – but if they are, they will be specified clearly. So it’s really important to double check these inclusions.

If you rent a house in a borey, you will likely need to pay an additional monthly maintenance fee, cleaner’s fee, security guard fees and public light charges. Depending on the borey you are renting in, these fees might cost you between $20 and $50 per month.

Condo or apartment maintenance fees generally range from $0.50 to $2 per square metre depending on what this service includes. In addition, living in a condo or apartment requires you to pay for a car parking space, which ranges from $50 to $60 per month...

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