Thailand "Tenants and landlords. Things change from today.
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Thailand "Tenants and landlords. Things change from today.
overall some very good thngs,
Does Cambodia have anything in place like this""
Does Cambodia have anything in place like this""
https://thethaiger.com/lifestyle/proper ... from-todayIf you rent property in Thailand there are new guidelines for tenants and landlords that come into effect from today. Mostly good news but there are a few exceptions that you will need to be aware of. The days of the unscrupulous landlord may be partly over.
One of the most significant points is that landlords will no longer be able to ask for more than one month rent and one month security deposit up front.
Additionally, a tenant now has the right to terminate their contract at any time, providing they give 30 days written notice to the landlord.
Landlords can not add extra charges on top of standard utility bills, protecting tenants from paying more for water and electric than they actually costs.
Landlords can no longer prevent access to the property or seize belongings should the tenant default on rent.
Landlords are also prohibited from inspecting a property without prior notice and they are also prohibited from charging a fee to renew a rental contract.
A landlord must return security deposit within seven days.
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Re: Thailand "Tenants and landlords. Things change from today.
They sound very similar to the laws here
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Re: Thailand "Tenants and landlords. Things change from today.
“ The new laws apply to all residential property including houses, condominium units and apartments “
“ The new laws only apply to landlords who own five or more properties “
I guess their must be some foreigners who own and rent out their condos that operate as a legally registered business and pay tax on their income, I just haven’t met any.
“ The new laws only apply to landlords who own five or more properties “
I guess their must be some foreigners who own and rent out their condos that operate as a legally registered business and pay tax on their income, I just haven’t met any.
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Re: Thailand "Tenants and landlords. Things change from today.
Another take on this from me.
Tenants and landlords - all tenants are not good, and all landlords bad. Nothing to do with Thailand, but as a property owner in Cambodia, I do agree with respecting the tenant's rights, however I don't agree with the following:
Also, IMO, if the tenant signs a contract to stay for one year, or even longer, at a fixed rental rate , it is unfair for them to stay for only one month at a yearly rate and then give one month notice to leave. This is getting a long term rental price for a short term rental.
Anyway, the big problem with renting in Sihanoukville (Cambodia) is that on most leases the landlord can raise the rent after a certain time, and then you're stuck because the monthly rental increase is often something like $1000 a month. Chinese are paying these prices. So you're stuck if you're a renter.
But you're also stuck if you're a landlord with a promise of $1000+ pm from the Chinese for one year and so you kick everyone out, only to find that the Chinese tenants don't want to stay long term. Duh. Just until they finish building their hotel next door. (Not my case, but there are many like this. )
I see both sides of the story here. Good tenancy laws should protect both tenants and landlords.Whether in Thailand or Cambodia. It's the judicial uncertainties that create most of the problems.
Tenants and landlords - all tenants are not good, and all landlords bad. Nothing to do with Thailand, but as a property owner in Cambodia, I do agree with respecting the tenant's rights, however I don't agree with the following:
If a landlord wants to ask for two months deposit and the tenant agrees, why should this be illegal ? If you don't like it, then reject the agreement and move on.One of the most significant points is that landlords will no longer be able to ask for more than one month rent and one month security deposit up front.
Additionally, a tenant now has the right to terminate their contract at any time, providing they give 30 days written notice to the landlord.
Also, IMO, if the tenant signs a contract to stay for one year, or even longer, at a fixed rental rate , it is unfair for them to stay for only one month at a yearly rate and then give one month notice to leave. This is getting a long term rental price for a short term rental.
Anyway, the big problem with renting in Sihanoukville (Cambodia) is that on most leases the landlord can raise the rent after a certain time, and then you're stuck because the monthly rental increase is often something like $1000 a month. Chinese are paying these prices. So you're stuck if you're a renter.
But you're also stuck if you're a landlord with a promise of $1000+ pm from the Chinese for one year and so you kick everyone out, only to find that the Chinese tenants don't want to stay long term. Duh. Just until they finish building their hotel next door. (Not my case, but there are many like this. )
I see both sides of the story here. Good tenancy laws should protect both tenants and landlords.Whether in Thailand or Cambodia. It's the judicial uncertainties that create most of the problems.
Re: Thailand "Tenants and landlords. Things change from today.
the landlord scam preceeded the jetski scam by centuries
thru shit to more shit
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