Husain Tula Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 Is it legal for Condo Management to charge tenants 10% of the monthly water and other services bill value, if payment is made late by few days? I am not after any legal action, just need to know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surelynot Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 Our condo does..........it is staggering how many people don't pay on time, so I don't blame the condo management.......anything up to 100 plus are late every month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwasaki Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 Depends on your agreement you signed and the date you get the bill and what date it is suppose to be paid by. A bank we are paying back charges extra on the next bill if a bill is paid after 5 days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husain Tula Posted July 11, 2021 Author Share Posted July 11, 2021 6 hours ago, Kwasaki said: Depends on your agreement you signed and the date you get the bill and what date it is suppose to be paid by. A bank we are paying back charges extra on the next bill if a bill is paid after 5 days. It's a bit complicated as the condo is owned by a local individual that I barely met (once in 3 years). Condo rent is paid by bank transfer, and so is the utility and Telecommunications. Only the water and other services bill is paid to building management and no mention in the contract about this issue nor was I given a specific date for the issue date and the grace period. All was verbally informed upon enquiry. I am just curious if this is normal as I have learnt not to complain and accept anything no matter how odd it may seem to avoid escalations. Not long ago, I had to pay a fine because my landlord refused to go to immigration, and another fine because my 90 day reporting was overdue by one month as my passport was in the process of renewal that took over 4 months. Even I was communicating with immigration almost daily about it, and despite having an official letter from my Embassy stating reason for the delay, immigration were not interested on anything other than paying THB2,000 fine. It used to irritate me at the beginning, but I got over it now. I just hope I don't forget to switch back to normal once I go back home. ???????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Kwasaki Posted July 11, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted July 11, 2021 1 hour ago, Husain Tula said: It's a bit complicated as the condo is owned by a local individual that I barely met (once in 3 years). Condo rent is paid by bank transfer, and so is the utility and Telecommunications. Only the water and other services bill is paid to building management and no mention in the contract about this issue nor was I given a specific date for the issue date and the grace period. All was verbally informed upon enquiry. I am just curious if this is normal as I have learnt not to complain and accept anything no matter how odd it may seem to avoid escalations. Not long ago, I had to pay a fine because my landlord refused to go to immigration, and another fine because my 90 day reporting was overdue by one month as my passport was in the process of renewal that took over 4 months. Even I was communicating with immigration almost daily about it, and despite having an official letter from my Embassy stating reason for the delay, immigration were not interested on anything other than paying THB2,000 fine. It used to irritate me at the beginning, but I got over it now. I just hope I don't forget to switch back to normal once I go back home. ???????? Best make sure you do everything within the time given and to pay or report or you'll just make your life here a misery. Your a guest in this country and you cannot carry on living here as you can your own country without some problems. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pootegg Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 If you pay late then you are penalised.. most of the condos I own do similar I am told .. for water and service charges . As for the late payment for fine from immigration that is down to your landlord to pay .. however I know there is a proxy form some of my previous farang renters used .. and an app that also worked well 2 years ago ... Hope that helps . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natway09 Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 Grab a calender if you are forgetful & mark it so you are not late all the time I have to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuang Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 What will you do if your company pays your salary late... think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husain Tula Posted July 15, 2021 Author Share Posted July 15, 2021 On 7/12/2021 at 6:17 PM, natway09 said: Grab a calender if you are forgetful & mark it so you are not late all the time I have to I hardly miss paying my bills on time, when it happens, it's because of one thing or another that is out of my control. By the way, I keep records of all important transactions that includes my bills. Thanks for the advise anyhow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongTimeLurker Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 The condo management can only charge late fees if payment is over 3 months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husain Tula Posted July 20, 2021 Author Share Posted July 20, 2021 19 hours ago, LongTimeLurker said: The condo management can only charge late fees if payment is over 3 months. In my case, bill is issued on the first day of each calendar month and a grace period of 10 days are given. A 10% of bill total is imposed if payment is not done within 10 days from bill issue date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongTimeLurker Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 3 hours ago, Husain Tula said: In my case, bill is issued on the first day of each calendar month and a grace period of 10 days are given. A 10% of bill total is imposed if payment is not done within 10 days from bill issue date. Not legal then. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husain Tula Posted July 24, 2021 Author Share Posted July 24, 2021 On 7/20/2021 at 3:12 PM, LongTimeLurker said: Not legal then. Good to know, Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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