webfact Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 Picture: Sanook Sanook reporters went to a block of flats opposite Central Plaza in Chonburi in eastern Thailand after someone posted online about a woman leaving a flat in a dirty state owing three months rent. In the second floor room there was rotting food everywhere, plenty of sanitary napkins casually discarded and trash of all descriptions. There was even moss or lichen growing in the bathroom that had never been cleaner. Owner of the three story block of flats Kanjana Songphaiboon, 57, said she didn't know who had made the social media post but it was all true. She said that the renter was a very beautiful 22 year old Thai woman who dressed well and worked at a restaurant before the pandemic caused her to have to work in a factory. But she got into financial difficulty and left owing 3 months rent. The owner contacted her and she claimed she was looking after her sick mum, but she never came back. She had rented for 2 years. Kanjana said the 2,000 baht rent and 1,000 deposit was not enough. She had to pay 2,000 baht to have the place cleaned and now faces further bills to have it repaired. Sanook called the unnamed renter "suay tae sokmok" - beautiful but filthy. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2021-10-07 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezzra Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 What's so unusual about that? some do renters leaves properties in a disarray to one degree to another and others don't, and if you're a landlord to get to come across this things... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dddave Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 16 minutes ago, ezzra said: What's so unusual about that? some do renters leaves properties in a disarray to one degree to another and others don't, and if you're a landlord to get to come across this things... I used to live close to Harvard Medical School and rented apartments in my 3 family house. The most filthy, grungy and smelly apartment ever was a medical student who graduated, got his MD and did a runner the same day. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post robblok Posted October 7, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 7, 2021 30 minutes ago, ezzra said: What's so unusual about that? some do renters leaves properties in a disarray to one degree to another and others don't, and if you're a landlord to get to come across this things... Bet you will complain if a land lord who has experienced this charges you a high deposit because of past experiences. Then its probably unfair. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jacko45k Posted October 7, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 7, 2021 2 hours ago, robblok said: Bet you will complain if a land lord who has experienced this charges you a high deposit because of past experiences. Then its probably unfair. I often watch a UK Ch5 program 'Nightmare Tenants, Slum Landlords'.... there you see many reasons not to rent out your property. At least in Thailand you can get bad ones out..... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BritManToo Posted October 7, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 7, 2021 How much does it cost to load rubbish into bin bags then mop the floor? Can't see this as a big deal, 2000bht/month is slum rent anyway. 6 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Card Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 (edited) Can't see any rubber Johnnies and I have looked real close. Edited October 7, 2021 by Card 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post champers Posted October 7, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 7, 2021 5 hours ago, webfact said: beautiful but filthy. My type of girl. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 Not sure what the brown stain was on the wall, but I wouldn't touch it for 2,000 baht. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarteso Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 A real pearl ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BostonRob2 Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 10 hours ago, robblok said: Bet you will complain if a land lord who has experienced this charges you a high deposit because of past experiences. Then its probably unfair. Yes, some tenants are just total slobs. That's why we landlords have nice deposits and keep them. Som Nam Na to the great, poor unwashed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrJ2U Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 11 hours ago, webfact said: "suay tae sokmok" - beautiful but filthy. Very sweet and endearing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyGoLuckyLife Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 13 hours ago, webfact said: Sanook called the unnamed renter "suay tae sokmok" - beautiful but filthy. Never trust a big butt and a smile! That girl is poison! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluespunk Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 ''Netizens comment in droves'' Quelle Surprise... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stargeezr Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 There are owners, and there are renters, and a lot of times these are very different people as far as responsibility is concerned. I have seen some renters leave their apartments in a similar state and say, oh well I paid a damage deposit. The do not even notice that it will take twice the amount of their deposit to just clean the place. I have notified the land lord to say, get over here and look at your apartment, as your renter is going to leave at the end of the month, and the place is an absolute mess. The renter did not know that the landlord went to the place and got pictures through the windows, informed the police of the state of the place, and they came with a drug dog who smelled some stuff, so got a warrant and went in took all sorts of pictures, and found some drugs. The renter ended up paying for all the mess and damage, and even did some jail time. I hope this young woman does not have a good future if this is how her karma is today. Geezer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NONG CHOK Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 I mulled this over before renting my town house to my step daughter. I've given her a 50% reduction in the rent. Her indoors laid down the law. Firstly keep the place clean and if you do get more than 3 mths behind in the rent you can expect your marching orders. She does have a decent cash flow which is drained monthly by a serious gambling habit. After 2 years all is well, she does push her limit at times but always pays me before she gets more than 3 months behind. As for renting to strangers I think I would rather leave it empty and use it as a holiday house. Good luck all. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 1 hour ago, Stargrazer9889 said: The renter did not know that the landlord went to the place and got pictures through the windows, informed the police of the state of the place, and they came with a drug dog who smelled some stuff, so got a warrant and went in took all sorts of pictures, and found some drugs. The renter ended up paying for all the mess and damage, and even did some jail time. Is all of this something that happened in Thailand or elsewhere? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 18 hours ago, champers said: On 10/7/2021 at 9:34 AM, webfact said: beautiful but filthy. My type of girl. Dam you beat me on that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harsh Jones Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 On 10/6/2021 at 7:49 PM, ezzra said: What's so unusual about that? some do renters leaves properties in a disarray to one degree to another and others don't, and if you're a landlord to get to come across this things... Yep. The landlord managed to squeeze 2 years rent out of her and she's bitching about doing a cleanup ? I've been a landlord. Throw a pair of gloves and a mask on and get the dump cleaned up in a day or 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harsh Jones Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 On 10/7/2021 at 3:34 PM, Stargrazer9889 said: There are owners, and there are renters, and a lot of times these are very different people as far as responsibility is concerned. I have seen some renters leave their apartments in a similar state and say, oh well I paid a damage deposit. The do not even notice that it will take twice the amount of their deposit to just clean the place. I have notified the land lord to say, get over here and look at your apartment, as your renter is going to leave at the end of the month, and the place is an absolute mess. The renter did not know that the landlord went to the place and got pictures through the windows, informed the police of the state of the place, and they came with a drug dog who smelled some stuff, so got a warrant and went in took all sorts of pictures, and found some drugs. The renter ended up paying for all the mess and damage, and even did some jail time. I hope this young woman does not have a good future if this is how her karma is today. Geezer Yeah well. Your expectations are too high. I don't expect much of anything to go right. If i can squeeze a few years rent out of someone, I'll accept a bit of a mess and just move on. Good renters are hard to come by but you can strike gold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Branche Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 As a landlord my lease has included in it I have the right to inspect the property with 24 hours notice. It is a good idea to inspect every 3 months or so just so the renter understands their obligations and you may see something that needs to be repaired and will cost more to fix later (water, roof leak). Additionally any tenant caused damage can be charged to the tenant prior to move out in addition to the rent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaLa Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 I have had businesses both as as a Landlord and as a 'builder'. Makes my blood boil when I see programmes titled 'Cowboy builders ' or 'Slum landlords'. I have every sympathy for any tenant that has had their deposit retained or has to live with a leaking roof , but I challenge anyone to have to deal with customers that don't pay or tenants that use your property as a dumping site. I've seen and witnessed it all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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